About Conference
The 8th Global Conference on Women's Studies
Following the success of the 7th 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 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 Oxford, make sure to register as a virtual participant.
Mark WOMENSCONF 2026 on your calendar – this is a must-attend event on women’s studies.
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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.
Conference Call For Papers
- 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
Be an oral presenter of the 8th Global Conference on Women’s Studies 2026 and present your research to a truly international audience. Presentation slots are limited, so early submission is strongly encouraged. Send your abstract today.
Send your research paper to be a poster presenter at the women studies conference 2026 and show your research work to the audience throughout the conference days.
If you can’t attend the conference in person but want to share your research with our international community, join as a virtual presenter.
The Conference Proceedings will be published with ISBN Number.
Attending the 8th Global Conference on Women’s Studies 2026 will provide an opportunity to network and share thoughts on recent advances with other academics and experts in the same or similar fields.
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.
Conference Venue:
Saïd Business School (Park End Street)
Publication Opportunity
Global Conference on Womens Studies
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 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.
The Journal of International Women’s Studies
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/
Get inspired in Oxford with the conference free City Tour!
The location for this year’s event will be the remarkable city of Oxford. While many cities in the UK are rich in history and culture, Oxford stands out as a truly iconic destination. Known as the “City of Dreaming Spires,” it is home to the University of Oxford—one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world. This city blends centuries of academic excellence with a vibrant, modern energy.
Oxford offers stunning Gothic and neoclassical architecture, picturesque college quads, peaceful riverside walks, and lush green spaces. You’ll find fascinating museums like the Ashmolean, charming bookstores, cozy cafés, and a thriving arts scene. The city is also full of unique dining experiences—from traditional English pubs to world-class restaurants.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a lover of literature, or simply enjoy discovering charming cities with rich cultural heritage, Oxford won’t disappoint. Be sure to join our one-day free guided tour and immerse yourself in everything this extraordinary city has to offer!