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  • Proceedings of the World Conference on Women’s Studies
    Vol. 3 No. 2 (2018)

    Vol 3 Issue 2 of Proceedings of World Conference on Women's Studies presents the manuscripts from conference participants who disseminated their research finding in WCWS 2018 held on 5th – 7th May 2018 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The manuscripts encompass different branches of Women's Studies.

    Full details of the conference could be found at https://womenstudies.co/wcws-2018/

  • Proceedings of the World Conference on Women’s Studies
    Vol. 5 No. 1 (2020)

    The 6th World Conference on Women’s Studies (WCWS 2020) was held on 27-28 July 2020 with the collaboration of  Asian-african Association for Women, Gender and Sexuality (AAAWGS), Tokyo Gakugei University, Japan, Bridgewater State University, USA, Center for Multidisciplinary Research, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepure, Sri Lanka as hosting partners.

    The conference discussed the current global health crisis making a clear spotlight on societies’ many structural inequalities rooted in socio-cultural, political, legal and economic systems, which create inhumane conditions of violence, food, water and hygiene insecurity, and ecological destruction impacting the most vulnerable. The Conference chaired by Prof. Diana Fox  under the theme “Overcoming Women Subordination: Socialization Law, and Structural Changes”.

    The issue contains the papers of WCWS 2020 participants.

    Full details of the conference could be found at https://womenstudies.co/wcws-2020/

  • Proceedings of the World Conference on Women’s Studies
    Vol. 7 No. 01 (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.” The conference was organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Sri Lanka and hosted by the Asian-African Association for Women, Gender, and Sexuality (AAAWGS) with Bridgewater State University, USA and Tokyo Gakugei University, Japan. The conference united diverse researches and case studies from all over the world, in parallel sessions while offering many networking and publishing opportunities. 

    The issue contains the papers of participants in the 8th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2021.

    Full details of the conference could be found at https://womenstudies.co/wcws-2022/

  • Proceedings of the 10th World Conference on Women’s Studies
    Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024)

    The 10th World Conference on Women’s Studies, which will take place from 30th – 31st May 2024 in Colombo, Sri Lanka (Hybrid Platform), exploring the latest research, ideas, and solutions related to gender equality, women’s empowerment, and social justice. This conference is a unique opportunity to connect with leading scholars, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world, and to engage in a global conversation about the most pressing issues facing women and marginalized communities today.

    As we mark the 10th anniversary of WCWS, we reflect on the progress that has been made in advancing gender equality and women’s rights, and the challenges that still lie ahead. From the persistent gender pay gap to the ongoing fight for reproductive justice, we are reminded of the urgent need for collective action and transformative change. Through a range of dynamic and engaging sessions, this conference will provide a platform for sharing ideas, forging new partnerships, and generating innovative solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We invite you to join us in this exciting and thought-provoking event, and to be part of the global movement towards a more equitable and just society.

  • Proceedings of the World Conference on Women’s Studies
    Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018)

    Vol 3 Issue 1 of Proceedings of World Conference on Women's Studies presents the manuscripts from conference participants who disseminated their research finding in WCWS 2018 held on 5th – 7th May 2018 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The manuscripts encompass different branches of Women's Studies.

    Full details of the conference could be found at https://womenstudies.co/wcws-2018/

  • Proceedings of the World Conference on Women’s Studies
    Vol. 4 No. 1 (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.” The conference was organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Bridgewater State University, USA and Flinders University, Australia and The State University of New York as the Hosting Partners while Kütahya Dumlupınar University, Turkey and Fathima Jinnah Women University, Pakistan remained as the successful, collaborative academic Partners of the Conference.

    The issue contains the papers of participants in the 5th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2019.

    Full details of the conference could be found at https://womenstudies.co/wcws-2019/

  • Proceedings of the World Conference on Women’s Studies
    Vol. 6 No. 01 (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.” The conference was organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Sri Lanka and hosted by the Asian-African Association for Women, Gender, and Sexuality (AAAWGS) with Bridgewater State University, USA and Tokyo Gakugei University, Japan. The co-chairs of the conference were Prof. Diana J. Fox, Prof. Kamala Liyanage and Dr. Sandya Hewamanne.

    The issue contains the papers of participants in the 7th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2021.

    Full details of the conference could be found at https://womenstudies.co/wcws-2021/

  • The Proceedings of the 9th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2024
    Vol. 8 No. 1 (2023)

    The 9th World Conference on Women’s Studies 2023 was taken place from the 11th – 12th May 2023 in Thailand. The WCWS 2023 united the diverse scholars, researchers, activists, academics, and policymakers from all over the world, in parallel sessions while offering many networking and publishing opportunities. The purpose of the World Conference on Women’s Studies iwas 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.

  • Proceedings of the World Conference on Women's Studies
    Vol. 2 No. 1 (2017)

    Vol 2 Issue 1 of Proceedings of the 3rd Worl Conference on Women Studies consists of papers presented at the conference

    The International Conference on Women’s Studies 2017 (WCWS 2017) was held from the 4th – 6th May 2017 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. WCWS 2017 was hosted by the Bridgewater State University, the United States and The Nepal Center for Contemporary Research – Nepal, Center for Women’s Studies, University of Karachi – Pakistan, Graduate School of Christian Studies, Rikkyo University- Japan, International Centre for Research on Women – United States enriched the conference as academic partners

    Full details of the conference could be found at https://womenstudies.co/success-story-wcws-2017/