18 January 2010, Ottawa

A 'Call for Participation' was launched today for Women's Worlds 2011, a global feminist conference being held in Ottawa-Gatineau in July of 2011. (http://www.womensworlds.ca/call-participation)

Acknowledging that important insights come from academia, community, and everywhere in between, organizers have deliberately dubbed this a 'Call for Participation'. Proposals from individuals, groups, coalitions, networks, and teams will be accepted until September 15, 2010. Potential presenters are being invited to submit proposals under the main congress theme, "Inclusions, exclusions, and seclusions: Living in a globalized world".

Since its first congress in 1981, Women's Worlds has grown from a modest academic gathering to a distinguished international and interdisciplinary event. The 30th anniversary of Women's Worlds in 2011 will potentially be the largest gathering of its kind in Canadian history.

Bringing together academics, advocates, researchers, policy-makers, workers, activists, and artists of all ages from around the world, the 2011 congress will be an occasion for equality advocates from around the globe to discuss globalization as it relates to women. Organizers also consider it an opportunity to strengthen connections while collaborating on approaches to advancing women's rights, women's empowerment, and gender equality.

Proposals are invited in French, Spanish, or English via the online form at the Women's Worlds 2011 website.