The Center for Gender Equity and Equality of General Sir John KotelawalaDefence University (CGEE- KDU) is an inter-disciplinary center which was established in September, 2020. The Center reports directly to the Vice Chancellor and draws its membership from across the university.
The CGEE- KDU works towards promoting gender-sensitive university culture and university environment which allow students and university staff (academic / administrative / support) to pursue their work without oppression and discrimination. Stipulated functions of the KDU-CGEE are to conduct research, review policies, contribute to policy inputs, fairness and justice in the distribution of opportunities, benefits and responsibilities between women and men at KDU, inquiring Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), identifying ways and means of preventing them and propose KDU for disciplinary actions.
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KDU 18th INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH CONFERENCE 2025
🌍 CALL FOR PAPERS – Gender Equity & Equality Track
Are you passionate about gender equality, inclusion, and empowerment?
Join us in shaping the future through research!
🟣 Now Open for Submissions
We invite academics, researchers, professionals, and students to submit original research papers to the Gender Equity & Equality Track of the 18th KDU International Research Conference 2025.
✨ Suggested Topics:
- Gender and leadership
- Social inclusion and empowerment
- Gender in policy and governance
- Intersectionality and diversity
- Gender-based violence, health, and education
💡 Your research can drive impact, inspire policy, and promote lasting change.
📅 Important Dates:
- 1st Round Submission Deadline: 27th June 2025
- Conference Dates: 30th September & 1st October 2025
- Venue: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
🔗 Submit your paper now: https://irc.kdu.ac.lk/2025/submissions.php
📧 For inquiries: directorcgee@kdu.ac.lk | nirosha@kdu.ac.lk