8th Global Conference on Women's Studies
- 27 - 29 March 2026
- Oxford, United Kingdom
About Women’s Studies Conference
Learn more about the 8th Global Conference on Women’s Studies
Following the success of the sixth edition of the Global Conference on Women’s Studies, we are excited to announce the 8th edition of this premier academic event. Attended by scholars, researchers, and scientists from around the world, WOMENSCONF is more than an academic event. It’s a community and a knowledge platform. The connections that you make at the event and the memories from learning and networking sessions will last you long after the event is over.
This women’s studies conference will zoom in on pressing challenges in the field and the barriers that communities face on a global, regional, and local levels in their fight for gender equality. WOMENSCONF 2026 will take place in the lively city of Oxford, United Kingdom, on the 27th– 29th of March. While we are looking forward to meeting our attendees at the venue, if you can’t travel to Copenhagen, make sure to register as a virtual participant.
Mark WOMENSCONF 2026 on your calendar – this is a must-attend event on women’s studies.
Key Information
Authors will be notified of Abstract acceptance within 07 to 14 days. The optional full paper submission, including detailed guidelines for publication in Conference Proceedings, peer-reviewed journals, or as a Monograph, will be emailed within a few weeks after the conference.
- Abstract submission Deadline: 10 March 2026
- Early Registration Deadline: 29 December 2025
- Late Registration Deadline: 17 March 2026
- Conference Dates: 27 - 29 March 2026
- Conference Venue: Saïd Business School
Women’s Studies Conference Topics
Global Conference on Women’s Studies will address different topics in the gender and women’s studies area and the submissions are expected to fit broadly – but not exclusively – into the following areas of research.
Submitted abstracts will be evaluated by the Scientific Committee. All submissions should report original and previously unpublished research results no matter the type of research paper you are presenting. Manuscripts should meet the format set by the Conference committee and are subject to review. Detailed instructions and full paper submission guidelines will be emailed within a few weeks following the conference.
- Activist Art
- Challenging Male Dominance
- Climate crisis and Environmental activism
- Consciousness-raising
- Cyber Feminisms—Blogs, Zines, and Reproductive Rights
- Disabled women
- Economic developments and the legal system
- Equity and equality
- Family history
- Family policies
- Feminism and decolonial praxis
- Feminism and Nationalism
- Feminist pedagogy and writing
- Feminist theory
- Gender and communication
- Gender and Intersectionality
- Gender and Migration
- Gender and Sexual Diversity
- Gender Equality and Educational Systems
- Gender equality policies
- Gendered and Sexual Diversities
- Gendering the Covid-19 Pandemic
- Globalization
- Humanities relating to women and to gender
- Implementation of gender equality
- Implementing law
- Inheritance rights
- Intersectionality
- Law and accountability
- Laws and Policies
- Legal remedies
- Materialism
- Men as allies in the struggle
- Motherhood and Work-Life Balance
- Nation-building
- Popular and Folk cultures
- Resocialization of Men
- Social justice
- Socialization of boys
- Standpoint theory
- Toxic Masculinity
- Trafficking and Prostitution
- Transgender Rights and Sexual Diversity
- Transnational feminist theory
- Women and Islamic Sharia
- Women and Religion
- Women Empowerment and Social Change
- Women in Politics and Public Administration
- Women, Climate Change and Inequality
- Women, Media and Technology
- Women’s history
- Women’s Human rights
- Women’s human rights
- Women’s Spirituality and Religion
- Women’s Success Stories
- Women’s vulnerabilities
220+
Speakers
60+
Countries
720+
Participants
Past Speakers lineup
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Jennifer Bone
Prof. Jingjing Hou
Dr. Bethel Atebo
Dr. Gavan Patrick Gray
Dr. Peggy Ann Bloomer
Dr. Yehudit Salfati
Dr. Eric D. Hess
Dr. Ezgi Tuna
Dr. Giang Vu
Dr. Amapola L. Baes
Dr. Khaled Igbaria
Why You Should Attend
The 8th Global Conference on Women’s Studies
Oral Presentation
Be an oral presenter of the Women’s Studies Conference and present your research to a truly international audience. Presentation slots are limited, so early submission is strongly encouraged. Send your abstract today.
Poster Presentation
Send your research paper to be a poster presenter at the women’s studies conference 2025 and show your research work to the audience throughout the conference days.
Virtual Presentation
If you can’t attend the Women’s Studies Conference in person but want to share your research with our international community, join as a virtual presenter.
Publication
The Conference Proceedings will be published with ISSN Number.
Networking
Attending the Women’s Studies Conference 2025 will provide an opportunity to network and share thoughts on recent advances with other academics and experts in the same or similar fields.
City Tour
The Organizing Committee will offer all participants a city tour free of charge, so learn about Oxford’s vibrant past and present, with a friendly local guide.
Your Story Matters!
Give hope, Empower Women & Change lives
Everyone has an inspiring story to share. What’s Your Story? WOMENSCONF 2026 wants to provide you with a unique opportunity to share your story and your wonderful life journey in your own words with a global audience of women, girls, academia, activists, scholars and journalists.
Which genres are accepted?
- Short Story
- Narration
- Short Video files/ clips
- Music, Poetry, Short Drama
Women’s Studies Conference Peer-reviewed Journal Publication
Publication Opportunity
The Abstracts of all accepted papers will be published in the Conference Abstract Book with ISBN Number. Full papers will have publication opportunities in various Indexed International Journals, including SCOPUS, Web of Science, DOAJ, and many more, or as a Book Chapter.
- Each Paper will be assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) from Cross Ref.
- The proceedings shall be submitted to Google Scholar for Indexing.
- All accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings with ISSN Number.
All papers have publication opportunities in various indexed international journals.
Plagiarism Policy & Publication Ethics
The 8th Global Conference on Women’s Studies follows strict anti-plagiarism policies and, as such, checks every submission for plagiarism using Crossref Similarity Check Powered by iThenticate. All articles submitted to the conference first undergo a plagiarism check before being sent to our scientific committee for review. The submission will be automatically rejected at any time if found plagiarized. If you’d like to find out more information about the iThenticate software, click on the following link: https://www.crossref.org/services/similarity-check/
The Journal of International Women’s Studies
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Early Registration Deadline
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Authors Student 320 £
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Authors Regular 370 £
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Listener 140 £
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Virtual Delegate 140 £
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Extra Paper 75 £
Late Registration Deadline
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Authors Student 360 £
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Authors Regular 420 £
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Listener 160 £
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Virtual Delegate 160 £
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Extra Paper 75 £
Transformative Journeys: Video Testimonials from Attendees
Don’t just take our word for it—discover what past attendees have to say about their transformative experiences at WOMENSCONF. From groundbreaking insights to invaluable networking opportunities, our conference has left a lasting impact on participants from every
corner of the world.
Get inspired in Oxford with the conference free City Tour!
Oxford is a diverse and historic city, just a short distance to the west of London. It’s a major British and European centre for the arts, science, technology and innovation, and a fantastic place to live and study. For centuries, scholars, artists, writers, scientists and film-makers have found inspiration in Oxford’s spectacular architecture—the city’s famous ‘dreaming spires’. Oxford’s complex history has given rise to its unique character. Around the splendid, medieval core of the ancient University and its colleges, there’s a bustling, welcoming modern city.
Oxford is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the UK, with a vibrant and cosmopolitan community. Home to two major universities, it has some 40,000 students, almost a quarter of the city’s population, who come from all over the world. In Oxford, you’re never far away from green spaces—there are parks, gardens and meadows throughout the city, which is also surrounded by rolling countryside. The rivers running through the city give rise to Oxford’s famous traditions of rowing and punting, with miles of scenic waterways to enjoy.
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