International Conferences
International Conferences
Collaboration with: Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
Theme: “Critical Women: Women as Agents of Change through Higher Education”
The conference emphasized the role of women as transformative agents in higher education and promoted dialogues among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Date: July 7–8, 2023
Venue: Ramada Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Organized by: Centre for Gender Studies, University of Kelaniya
Theme: “Endless Equity & Integrity”
The conference brought together scholars from Sri Lanka, India, Russia, France, and Myanmar to discuss global gender equality challenges. Distinguished guests included:
Senior Professor Chandana P. Udawatte (Vice-Chairman, University Grants Commission)
Ms. Azusa Kubota (Resident Representative, UNDP)
Keynote Speaker: Professor Maithree Wickramasinghe (Chair Professor of English, University of Kelaniya)
Date: June 27–29, 2025
Venue: Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Organized by: Centre for Gender Studies, University of Kelaniya
Partners: UNICEF Sri Lanka & National Child Protection Authority (under the JURE Project)
This upcoming conference will focus on strengthening frameworks and best practices in child protection nationally and globally.