Greetings from Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatun Nessa Centre for Gender and Development Studies (BCGDS), University of Dhaka!
We, the organizing committee, are excited to announce our upcoming 2nd International Conference on "Gender and Development". This year we focused on "Gender and Social Justice" in line with "Sustainable Development" in Asia with the conference title – Gender, Social Justice and Sustainable Development: The Asian Perspective.
In 2023, the world is less than ten years from meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) deadline. Yet, Asia – the largest continent in the world by both land area and population, suffers from stark inequalities arising from differences based on caste, class, religion, ethnicity, and location, further complicated by severe gender-based discriminations holding back equitable progress of development goals all across the region. Additionally, the post-pandemic effects have further pushed SDGs out of reach for many countries within due time. In this regard, social and gender-based inequalities are two of the deadliest thorns in Asia's journey toward achieving inclusive development.
Thematic Areas of Research
Against this backdrop, the Conference will explore the nexus of gender Justice with sustainable development and related challenges in Asia through the lens of various themes, including, but not limited to, the following:
We are pleased to invite all prospective participants ( e.g. academics, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, PhD students) to submit an EXTENDED abstract of their paper (800-1000 words) by 16 June 2023. The abstract should be sent to bcgds@du.ac.bd and clearly outline the background, objectives, methodology, key findings, and conclusion. Please see the attached "Concept Note" for priority issues under each sub-theme.
Timeline for participants
Please find below the important dates for your reference.
Submission of EXTENDED Abstract: 16 June 2023
Notification of selection: 21 June 2023
Complete paper submission: 21 July 2023
Conference date: 07-08 August 2023
Conference venue: The Conference will be held at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. We encourage everyone to participate in person. However, due to an inevitable reason/s, we also open an online platform for making an inclusive and participatory Conference. Therefore, you may visit our website to register or click the following link for registration. In addition, you may visit our website to get updated information time-to-time.
Registration period: Registration is required for participation, and the registration window will remain open from 22 July to 03 August 2023. Spot registration may be available during conference days, depending on the availability of seats in the conference venue. However, early bird registration within the deadline is highly appreciated. Please attach a 200-300 word bio-note and CV along with your abstract for registration. You may visit our website or click the following link for registration.
Conference Convener: Professor Dr. Tania Haque
Director
Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatun Nessa Centre for Gender and Development Studies
University of Dhaka
email: bcgds@du.ac.bd
Co-Convener: Professor Dr. Jamila A. Chowdhury
Executive Member
Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatun Nessa Mujib Centre for Gender and Development Studies
University of Dhaka
email: jamilachowdhury@du.ac.bd
For any queries:
Professor Dr Tania Haque
Convenor, 2nd International Conference on Gender and Development
email: bcgds@du.ac.bd
