WOMEN’S STUDIES CONFERENCE

The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) takes pride in inviting you to the 6^thWorld Conference on Women’s Studies 2020 (WCWS 2020) to be held from the 27^th – 29^th July 2020 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The theme of the WCWS 2020 is: “Overcoming Women’s Subordination: Socialization, Law, and Structural Inequalities”. We will bring together women from various fields, ages and walks of life in order to learn from and empower each other to make the world a better place for girls and women, while providing a number of opportunities to showcase their research, celebrate achievements, become inspired, network, and engage in both personal and professional development.

CALL FOR PAPERS

WCWS 2020 WELCOMES PAPERS WITH THE FOLLOWING TOPICS BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

GENDER EQUALITY AND EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS
TOXIC MASCULINITY
RESOCIALIZATION OF MEN
SOCIALIZATION OF BOYS
LEGAL REMEDIES
IMPLEMENTING LAW

FINAL SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Before 13^th May 2020

Submit your abstract to

abstract@womenstudies.co

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MESSAGE FROM THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE REGARDING COVID-19

GREETINGS AND ATTENTION TO ALL!

In an effort to keep you informed on the impact of the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19), the Organizing Committee of the WCWS 2020 will be posting periodic updates. As of this posting, Sri Lanka has diagnosed a total of 151 positive coronavirus cases and 04 death cases as reported by the Ministry of Public Health. The Ministry has also advised the public on COVID-19 prevention and control measures. As of now, the WCWS 2020 Organizing Committee has decided to postpone the Conference to 27^th – 29^th July. Please note that this may change, given the fluidity of the situation. Please also note that your accepted abstracts will be secured for the Conference and timely processing of information will continue as normal.

We care about your safety, and this is our priority. Please, STAY SAFE!

For more information, please contact the Conference Secretary via secretariat@womenstudies.co or the conference chair, Diana J. Fox at d1fox@bridgew.edu

– Updated on 3^rd April 2020

RESOURCE PERSONS

Diana J. Fox, PhD

Conference Chair

Professor and Chairperson,
Department of Anthropology,
Journal of International Women’s Studies,
Bridgewater State University,
USA.

Welcome Address by Conference Chair

Dr. Bishnu Maya Pariyar

Keynote Speaker

Social Entrepreneur
Award-Winning Scholar
Nepal

Jayanthi Kuru Utumpala

Keynote Speaker

First Sri Lankan to Summit Mount Everest
Gender Specialist & Feminist Activist
Sri Lanka

Dr. Nausheen Pasha-zaidi

Workshop Moderator

Psychology Professor

Houston Community College

Adjunct Lecturer of Psychology

University of Houston Downtown, USA

Pushpa Ramyani Zoysa,

Special Invitee

National Coordinator
Training (Accident Service)
National Hospital of Sri Lanka

WOMEN’S FORUM 2020

“When Women Advance, So Does Society: Returns on Investments for Sri Lanka”

This panel discussion will focus on Women’s Empowerment and Returns on Investments (ROI). The impact of women’s advancements in society through empowerment strategies, represents both immediate and long-term investments with transformative impacts, for economic and social sustainability—and beyond. While many workplace organizations see recruiting women merely as costs due to maternity leave, high transportation expenses, and childcare issues, they fail to calculate the contributions women make toward productivity, overall cost savings, accountability, and workplace well-being through women’s insights, labor, and collaborative and cooperative leadership styles.  Similarly, Sri Lankan dominant societal perceptions of women, confining women’s roles to motherhood and unskilled labor overlooks women’s value and the realities of women’s contributions.

This panel discussion, featuring successful, professional Sri Lankan women leaders and activists, will explore how women’s empowerment constitutes a Return on Investment—both in the present and in the long term for Sri Lankan society. Our goal is to facilitate discussion, debate, and concrete solutions to empower Sri Lankan Women.

MODERATOR

Dr. Sulochana Segera, Founder/Chairperson, Women in Management

Dr. Sulochana Segera

Founder/Chairperson
Women in Management
Sri Lanka

Date : 28^th July 2020
Time: 4.30p.m – 6.30p.m

PANELISTS

Ms. Roshanie Jayasunedera

Executive Vice President of John Keells Holdings PLC
Chief Marketing Officer of Property Group, Sri Lanka

Ms. Shehara Jayawardena

Group Joint Managing Director
McLarens Group, Sri Lanka

Mr. Ajith Rohana

DIG – Legal Affairs
Attorney at Law
Sri Lanka Law College
Notary Public and Commissioner for Oaths, Sri Lanka

Mr. Preethi Jayawardena

Deputy Chairman
Commercial Bank
Sri Lanka

CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS

Workshop on “Writing Women’s Stories”

Resource Person

Donna Johnson
Former Lecturer
Carleton University
Canada

Date: 27^th July 2020
Time: 4.00p.m – 6.00p.m.

Publication Workshop

Resource person
Prof. Diana J. Fox
Bridgewater State University,
USA

Date: 27^th July 2020
Time: 12.30 p.m. – 3.30p.m

Workshop on

“Implicit Islamophobia and Unconscious Bias: Breaking Chains, Building Bridges”

Resource Person
Dr. Nausheen Pasha-Zaidi

Psychology Professor

Houston Community College

USA

Date: 29^th July 2020
Time: 11.00p.m – 1.00p.m.

RAPID FIRE SESSION

Send your abstract to Rapid Fire Session at WCWS 2020 and be a Rapid Fire Speaker. Present your research with in 5 minutes and get the audience interest.

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STORYTELLING SESSION

Share your story at WCWS 2020.

Your story can encourage and inspire other women.

Register Now

Date : 27^th July 2020
Time: 11.00p.m. – 12.30p.m.

STORY TELLER

Yamuna GHALE

Agriculturist, Nepal
Title: The Representation of Women in State Structures: Success Stories from Nepal

CHAIR’S WORKSHOP

“Stepping into 2021:The Next Chapter of WCWS”

Resource person
Prof. Diana J. Fox
Bridgewater State University,
USA

Date: 29^th July 2020
Time: 3.30 p.m. – 4.30p.m.

KNOWLEDGE – NETWORKING – ENTERTAINMENT – AWARDS

Networking Dinner with Cultural Show (Optional)

Date: 29^th July 2020
Time: 7.00p.m. onwards

Awards Ceremony

Date: 29^th July 2020
Time: 4.30p.m. – 5.00p.m.

Post Conference Tour to Kandy (Optional)

Date: 30^th July 2020
Time: 6.30a.m. – 6.00p.m.

PUBLICATION

Book of Abstracts

All abstracts of WCWS 2020 (Oral, Poster, Virtual) accepted through the double-blind reviewing will be published on the book of Abstracts with Internationally recognized ISBN 978-955-3605-52-8.

Conference Proceedings

WCWS 2020 Participants preferring conference proceedings will be able to publish full papers following double-blind peer-reviewing process with electronic ISSN 2424-6743 in the conference proceedings with a DOI Number (DOI prefix: 10.17501).

Publication Benefits

High Ranked Supporting Journals
Dedicated Special Issues
Quality Reviews for Proceedings
Open Access for Proceedings with OJS
Expert guidance with workshops
Personalized Guidance

More Details about Publication Opportunities

Supporting Journals

Indexed supporting journals of WCWS 2020 published by renowned publishers will provide with the opportunity to publish full papers following the peer review process. Authors are encouraged to read scope and choose the best fitting journal.

Journal of International Women’s Studies Special-Issue

Journal of International Women's Studies Special-Issue