Gender, Sexuality, Power and Possibilities: Interdisciplinary Pathway to Equity and Inclusion in a Changing World

GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY CENTRE, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

2ND INTERNATIONAL HYBRID CONFERENCE 2026

Theme

Gender, Sexuality, Power and Possibilities: Interdisciplinary Pathway to Equity and Inclusion in a Changing World

Sub-Themes

* Gender, Education and Empowerment
* Gender, Health and Wellbeing
* Gender, Climate Change and Sustainability
* Gender-Based Sexual Violence, Sexuality and Social Justice
* Gender, Technology and Agricultural Development
* Gender, Migration and Global Mobility

* Gender, Conflict and National Security
* Gender, Traditional/Religious Institutions and Women Empowerment
* Gender, Policy Advocacy and Legal Frameworks
* Gender and Sports Development
* Gender, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Innovative Research

Conference Date and Venue

Date: 24 & 25 March 2026
Time: 9:00 am daily
Venue: CEC Niger Hall, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN)

Call for Abstracts

We welcome submissions from diverse disciplines that align with the conference theme.

Please submit an original abstract of not more than 250 words on or before March 17, 2026 to:

gendercentre.conference@unn.edu.ng

Abstracts should be written in Times New Roman, 12-point font, and single spaced.

Registration Details

Local Participants: ₦20,000.00
Students: ₦15,000.00

International Participants: $70.00
Virtual Participants: $30

Bank Details

Bank: UBA
Account Name: Gen Cent UNN Research Group
Account Number: 2391418792

Prof. Simon U. Ortuanya
Vice Chancellor
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Chief Host

Prof. Nkechinyere G. Onah
Director
Gen-Cent UNN
Host

Ms. Regina U. Alachi
Programme Manager
Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation
Lead Paper Presenter

Prof. Adefunke Adekunle
Former Director
Centre for Gender Studies, University of Benin
Keynote Speaker

Contact

Prof. Raymond Adibe
LOC Chairman
📞 +234 803 805 4458

Dr. Ezinne O. Idika
LOC Secretary
📞 +234 803 861 5947