The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) takes pride in inviting you to the 6th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2020 (WCWS 2020) to be held from the 28th – 30th May 2020 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The theme of the WCWS 2020 is: “Overcoming Obstacles to 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.
WOMEN’S STUDIES CONFERENCE
CALL FOR PAPERS
WCWC 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
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Before 21st January 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.
Department of Anthropology,
Journal of International Women’s Studies,
Bridgewater State University,
USA.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
KEYNOTE FORUM
Resource Person
Dr. Bishnu Maya Pariyar
Social Entrepreneur
Award-Winning Scholar
Nepal
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Time: 10.30a.m. – 11.15a.m.
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Time: 11.15a.m. – 12.00p.m.
WOMEN’S FORUM 2020
This forum will be held concurrent with WCWS 2020 with the participation of women leaders and activists in Sri Lanka. The main objective of this forum is to discuss, debate and move toward concrete solutions to empower Sri Lankan Women.
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Date : 28th May 2020
Time: 3.30p.m. – 6.00p.m.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS
Workshop on “Writing Women’s Stories”
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Date: 29th May 2020
Time: 4.00p.m – 6.00p.m.
Workshop on
“Implicit Islamophobia and Unconscious Bias: Breaking Chains, Building Bridges”
Resource Person
Dr. Nausheen Pasha-Zaidi
Researcher at the Petroleum Institute
UAE
Date: 30th May 2020
Time: 11.00p.m – 1.00p.m.
Publication Workshop
Resource person
Prof. Diana J. Fox
Bridgewater State University,
USA
Date: 29th May 2020
Time: 12.30 p.m. – 3.30p.m
Conference Chair’s Workshop
“Stepping into 2021:The Next Chapter of WCWS”
Resource person
Prof. Diana J. Fox
Bridgewater State University,
USA
Date: 30th May 2020
Time: 3.30 p.m. – 4.30p.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.
STORYTELLING SESSION
Share your story at WCWS 2020.
Your story can encourage and inspire other women.
Date : 29th May 2020
Time: 11.00p.m. – 12.30p.m.
KNOWLEDGE – NETWORKING – ENTERTAINMENT – AWARDS
Networking Dinner with Cultural Show (Optional)
Date: 28th May 2020
Time: 7.00p.m. onwards
Awards Ceremony
Date: 30th May 2020
Time: 4.30p.m. – 5.00p.m.
Post Conference Tour to Kandy (Optional)
Date: 31st May 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).
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
ISSN 1539-8706
Editors in Chief Prof. Diana Fox & Prof. Cami Sanderson
Publisher Carley Taylor, Bridgewater State University, USA
Feminism & Psychology
ISSN 1461-7161
Editor in Chief Catriona Macleod
Publisher SAGE Publishing
Join us @ #WCWS2020 in COLOMBO SRI LANKA
QUALITY ASSURANCE OF WCWS BY TIIKM
- Quality Assured by the Academic Governing Body of TIIKM
- High-Quality Partner Affiliations
- Best Academics, Practitioners and Policymakers representing Women Studies
- Quality standards based on the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
- Best Quality Publication Opportunities
- Quality Conference Experience with Professional Organizing Committee
- Quality Reviewing Process
- Ensuring the Career Growth
- Proven History
- Awards for the Best Researchers
OUR PARTNERS
HOSTING PARTNER
Bridgewater State University,USA
ACADEMIC PARTNER
Nepal Center for Contemporary Research (NCCR), Nepal
ACADEMIC PARTNER
Universiti Brunei Darussalam,Brunei
ORGANIZED BY
The International Institute of Knowledge Management
EVENT PARTNER
BlueArc events
TOUR & ACCOMMODATION PARTNER
Globeenjoy Tours