{"id":543,"date":"2026-02-04T13:46:40","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T13:46:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.sjp.ac.lk\/icmdsfhss\/?p=543"},"modified":"2026-02-05T11:44:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T11:44:54","slug":"international-conference-on-equity-and-diversity-2026-iced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.sjp.ac.lk\/icmdsfhss\/2026\/02\/04\/international-conference-on-equity-and-diversity-2026-iced\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for abstracts:  International Conference on Equity and Diversity 2026 (ICED)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Aligning with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)advocates quality and SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, the objectives of the <strong>International Conference on Equity and Diversity 2026 (ICED 26)<\/strong>, is to f<strong>oster unity across diverse communities <\/strong>by highlighting shared journeys toward equity and inclusion, p<strong>romote actionable strategies <\/strong>that dismantle barriers and create pathways for equal participation, c<strong>elebrate empowerment <\/strong>by showcasing stories of resilience, innovation, and collaboration and ultimately b<strong>uild bridges between stakeholders <\/strong>community leaders, policymakers, educators, and advocates to drive systemic change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>HOSTED BY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Equal Opportunity Cell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">&amp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>International Centre for Multidisciplinary Studies,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>SUB-THEMES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Gender Equity and Equality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Voices of All Genders<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Gender, Power, and Social Justice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Gender-Based Violence, Rights, and Inclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Reducing Inequality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Opening Doors to Vision Beyond Sight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Amplifying Deaf Voices, Expanding Opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Breaking Barriers to Physical Inclusion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Mental Wellness, Equal Access<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>CONFERENCE DATE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>July 22, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>VENUE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Faculty of Boardroom, Wimaladhamma Mansion,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/research.sjp.ac.lk\/icmdsfhss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OTSS5D1-Recovered-Recovered-729x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.sjp.ac.lk\/icmdsfhss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OTSS5D1-Recovered-Recovered-729x1024-1.jpg 729w, https:\/\/research.sjp.ac.lk\/icmdsfhss\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/OTSS5D1-Recovered-Recovered-729x1024-1-214x300.jpg 214w\" sizes=\"auto, 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