The 9th World Conference on
Women’s Studies 2023
11th – 12th May 2023, Bangkok, Thailand
Theme : “Gender Justice and the Power of Feminisms: Dismantling Patriarchy, Building Equity”
WCWS 2023
Welcome to the 9th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2023 which will take place from the 11th – 12th May 2023 in Thailand. We hope the WCWS 2023 unites diverse scholars, researchers, activists, academics, and policymakers from all over the world, in parallel sessions while offering many networking and publishing opportunities.
Purpose of WCWS 2023
The purpose of the World Conference on Women’s Studies is to offer participants an enriching opportunity to deepen knowledge of global feminisms along with the theoretical, policy, and personal dimensions of Women’s Studies scholar-activism worldwide, engaging with intersecting fields of Gender and Sexuality Studies and the many disciplines that constitute Women’s Studies—all toward building collaborative partnerships, offering publishing opportunities, and enacting visions of a more equitable and liberal world.
Deadline for Abstract Submission
11th January 2023
Email: abstract@womenstudies.co
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Past Published Special Issues
Vol. 23, Issue 6
The 7th World Conference on Women’s Studies Special Issue: Transnational Feminisms–Contexts, Collaborations, Contestations: Toward a Liveable Planet
Vol. 22, Issue 4
Overcoming Women’s Subordination: Socialization, Law and Structural Inequalities. The 6th World Conference on Women’s Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 29-31 May 2020
Vol. 21, Issue 2
Articles from the 5th World Conference on Women’s Studies, Bangkok, Thailand
Vol. 20, Issue 3
Selected papers from the Fourth, World Conference on Women’s Studies, Colombo Sri Lanka
Vol. 19, Issue 4
More Selected Papers of the Third World Conference on Women’s Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 2017
Vol. 19, Issue 3
Selected Papers of the Third World Conference on Women’s Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka, May 2017
Vol. 18, Issue 1
Empowering Future Generations of Women and Girls: Empowering Humanity: Select Proceedings from the Second World Conference on Women’s Studies, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Past Published Conference Proceedings
Proceedings of the World Conference on Women's Studies Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017) Read More
Proceedings of the World Conference on Women's Studies Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018) Read More
Proceedings of the World Conference on Women's Studies Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018) Read More
Proceedings of the World Conference on Women's Studies Vol. 4 No. 1 (2019) Read More
Proceedings of the World Conference on Women's Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020) Read More
Proceedings of the World Conference on Women's Studies Vol. 6 No. 01 (2021 Read More
THESE EXPERTS WILL INSPIRE YOU
RESOURCE PERSON
PROF. DIANA J. FOX
[CONFERENCE CHAIR]
Director, Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS)
University of the West Indies (UWI), Regional Coordinating Office
Jamaika
PROF. FAWZIA AFZAL-KHAN
[KEYNOTE SPEAKER]
Director, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies Program (2009-15)
Fulbright Specialist (2015-2022)
University Distinguished Scholar (2009)
Montclair State University, USA
JANE F. MCBRIDE
[PLENARY SPEAKER]
Co-Founder
Friends of Thai Daughters, Inc.
Chiang Rai,
Thailand.
Dr. Rafidah Abd Karim
[PLENARY SPEAKER]
Universiti Teknologi MARA
Malaysia
JOAN MATHIEU
[WORKSHOP SPEAKER]
Immigration Lawyer
USA
Workshop on “Successful Strategies in Climate Crisis for Women Asylum-Seekers and Refugees”
JOAN MATHIEU
[MODERATOR]
Immigration Lawyer
USA
Publication Workshop
PROF. DIANA J. FOX
[MODERATOR]
Professor and Chairperson
Department of Anthropology
Journal of International Women’s Studies
Bridgewater State University
USA.
Workshop on 'WCWS 2023' Publication Opportunities
MR. ISANKA P. GAMAGE
[MODERATOR]
Conference Convener
Managing Director and Co-Founder of TIIKM
Sri Lanka
Conference Venue
Bangkok, Thailand
HIGHLIGHTS
QUICK FACTS OF WCWS SERIES
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The 8th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2022 (WCWS 2022) was held from 12th – 14th of May in Virtual Platform under the theme “Feminist Futures in Precarious Times: Decoloniality, Boarderlands, and Transformative Visions.”
The 6th World Conference on Women’s Studies (WCWS 2020) was successfully held on 27-28 July 2020 in Virtual Platform under the theme “Overcoming Women Subordination: Socialization Law, and Structural Changes.”
The 7th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2021 (WCWS 2021) was held from 20th – 22nd of May in Virtual Platform under the theme “Transnational Feminisms–Contexts, Collaborations, Contestations: Toward a Liveable Planet.”
The 5th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2019, was held on 25th – 27th April 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand under the theme “Activism, Solidarity and Diversity: Feminist Movements Toward Global Sisterhood.”
WCWS 2022
The 8th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2022 (WCWS 2022) was held from 12th – 14th of May in Virtual Platform under the theme “Feminist Futures in Precarious Times: Decoloniality, Boarderlands, and Transformative Visions.”
WCWS 2021
The 7th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2021 (WCWS 2021) was held from 20th – 22nd of May in Virtual Platform under the theme “Transnational Feminisms–Contexts, Collaborations, Contestations: Toward a Liveable Planet.”
WCWS 2020
The 6th World Conference on Women’s Studies (WCWS 2020) was successfully held on 27-28 July 2020 in Virtual Platform under the theme “Overcoming Women Subordination: Socialization Law, and Structural Changes.”
WCWS 2019
The 5th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2019, was held on 25th – 27th April 2019 in Bangkok, Thailand under the theme “Activism, Solidarity and Diversity: Feminist Movements Toward Global Sisterhood.”
WCWS 2018
The 4th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2018, was held on 07th – 08th May 2018 in Colombo, Sri Lanka under the theme "Women’s Studies: Gendered scholarship, activism, and storytelling for a sustainable planet”
WCWS 2017
The 3rd World Conference on Women’s Studies 2017, was held on 04th – 07th May 2017 in Colombo, Sri Lanka under the theme "Building Resilience: Dialogue, Collaboration and Partnerships across Our Differences”
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES of WCWS 2023
We believe your paper deserves to meet its ultimate research destination!
SUPPORTING JOURNALS
- FREE of Charge for Submissions
- SCOPUS indexed journals
- Workshops with Experts
- All major indexing
- Personalized Guidance
- Support with preliminary reviews
PUBLISHELP
“A Breakthrough Free TIIKM Project To Make Your Research Publication Possible”
- This is a free project which is designed to help you to develop your full papers up to the standard.
- We provide preliminary reviews for your full paper with the world-class publication “steering committee” prior to the conference.
- Reviewed and revised paper with constructive inputs will make your paper more likely to be accepted by high standard journals.
Need support to publish your paper???
PUBLICATION WORKSHOP
What is Feminist Publishing? A Workshop on Women’s Studies Scholar-activist Writing
Nupur Ray
Goodness Thandi Ntuli
Lihini Ratwatte
Vivienne Tailor
WCWS 2023 has amplified its Publication Opportunities partnering with TIIKM Publications to locate your research to the right destination.
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OFFICIAL
Conference Partners
[Hosting Partner]
The Asian-African Association for Women, Gender, and Sexuality
(AAAWGS)
[Academic Partner]
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Universiti Brunei Darussalam,
Brunei
[Academic Partner]
Bridgewater State University,
USA
[Academic Partner]
Savitribai Phule Pune University,
India
[Academic Partner]
Fenerbahçe University,
Turkey
[Academic Partner]
Izmir Democracy University,
Turkey
[Organized By]
The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM)
Organized By
- The International Institute of Knowledge Management
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