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
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