CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS IS NOW CLOSED

We invite researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society to submit abstracts for presentation at the 2025 Gender Conference in Cape Town. This is an opportunity to showcase innovative research, share real-world solutions, and contribute to advancing equality in food, land, and water systems.

We invite submissions for full sessions or individual contributions, proposals should clearly align with the conference aims and themes.

FULL
SESSION

Full sessions will feature presentations of scientific work, capacity development, and panel discussions, each lasting 90 minutes. These sessions will focus on the overall conference aims and themes. We welcome contributions from a diverse range of actors — researchers, policymakers, development practitioners and civil society — and encourage the sharing of various perspectives and approaches aligned with the conference objectives.

Individual CONTRIBUTION - Oral Presentations

For oral presentations, we invite studies for which data collection has been completed, with preliminary or final results. Contributions should demonstrate methodological rigor, whether employing quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods, with clear research questions, robust methodology, theoretical framework, well-articulated findings, and actionable recommendations or policy implications. Collaborative and inclusive research is strongly encouraged, particularly involving researchers from diverse organizations, disciplines and career stages. We welcome contributions from various perspectives and approaches. Submissions must clearly align with one of the specified conference themes. 

Individual CONTRIBUTION -Poster Presentations

We invite poster presentations of on-going studies, including those showcasing preliminary ideas or early-stage research. Submissions highly encouraged include those that showcase the work of early career researchers and those that promote collaboration from diverse organizations, disciplines and career stages. All submissions must clearly align with at least one of the specified conference themes.  Posters will be prominently displayed throughout the conference venue, providing presenters with opportunities to engage in and discuss their studies. Additionally, one parallel session will be fully dedicated to poster presentations.

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration Deadline:
Friday, 26 September 2025, 23:59 EDT

IMPORTANT DATES

Registration Deadline:
Friday, 26 September 2025, 23:59 EDT

IMPORTANT DATES

Early Bird Registration Deadline: 15 July 2025

REGISTRATION
Fees

US$ 150

APPROX. ZAR 2,700

EUR 130

GBP 112

REGISTRATION
Fees

US$ 150

APPROX. ZAR 2,700

EUR 130

GBP 112

REGISTRATION
Fees

US$ 150

APPROX. ZAR 2,700

EUR 130

GBP 112

STAY UPDATED

Sep 26, 2025

3 mins

Beyond inclusion: How women and youth can future-proof agriculture

As the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) draws near, with less than five years remaining, progress on gender equality (SDG 5) and youth empowerment is still falling short. In food systems, this gap is not just a moral issue but a structural challenge that undermines global food security and climate resilience. The pressing question is clear: how do we unlock the full potential of women and youth to build inclusive, climate-resilient food systems? This article was originally published by IOL

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Sep 26, 2025

3 mins

Beyond inclusion: How women and youth can future-proof agriculture

As the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) draws near, with less than five years remaining, progress on gender equality (SDG 5) and youth empowerment is still falling short. In food systems, this gap is not just a moral issue but a structural challenge that undermines global food security and climate resilience. The pressing question is clear: how do we unlock the full potential of women and youth to build inclusive, climate-resilient food systems? This article was originally published by IOL

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Sep 26, 2025

3 mins

Beyond inclusion: How women and youth can future-proof agriculture

As the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) draws near, with less than five years remaining, progress on gender equality (SDG 5) and youth empowerment is still falling short. In food systems, this gap is not just a moral issue but a structural challenge that undermines global food security and climate resilience. The pressing question is clear: how do we unlock the full potential of women and youth to build inclusive, climate-resilient food systems? This article was originally published by IOL

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Sep 18, 2025

3 mins

Exploring conference Theme 5: More inclusive and empowering agri-food systems for youth

Theme 5 of the upcoming international conference 'Accelerating Equality in food, land and water systems; Driving solutions through learning and impact' will focus on making agri-food systems more inclusive and empowering for youth. A question-and-answer with Theme 5 leaders Michael Euler and Kristin Davis.

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Sep 18, 2025

3 mins

Exploring conference Theme 5: More inclusive and empowering agri-food systems for youth

Theme 5 of the upcoming international conference 'Accelerating Equality in food, land and water systems; Driving solutions through learning and impact' will focus on making agri-food systems more inclusive and empowering for youth. A question-and-answer with Theme 5 leaders Michael Euler and Kristin Davis.

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Sep 18, 2025

3 mins

Exploring conference Theme 5: More inclusive and empowering agri-food systems for youth

Theme 5 of the upcoming international conference 'Accelerating Equality in food, land and water systems; Driving solutions through learning and impact' will focus on making agri-food systems more inclusive and empowering for youth. A question-and-answer with Theme 5 leaders Michael Euler and Kristin Davis.

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Sep 17, 2025

2 mins

Exploring conference Theme 2: Advancing women’s empowerment in agri-food systems through scalable solutions

Theme 2 of the upcoming international conference 'Accelerating Equality in food, land and water systems; Driving solutions through learning and impact' will focus on advancing women's empowerment in agrifood systems through scalable solutions. A question-and-answer with Theme 2 leader and senior scientist in gender and impact assessment, Diana Lopez Avila.

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Sep 17, 2025

2 mins

Exploring conference Theme 2: Advancing women’s empowerment in agri-food systems through scalable solutions

Theme 2 of the upcoming international conference 'Accelerating Equality in food, land and water systems; Driving solutions through learning and impact' will focus on advancing women's empowerment in agrifood systems through scalable solutions. A question-and-answer with Theme 2 leader and senior scientist in gender and impact assessment, Diana Lopez Avila.

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Sep 17, 2025

2 mins

Exploring conference Theme 2: Advancing women’s empowerment in agri-food systems through scalable solutions

Theme 2 of the upcoming international conference 'Accelerating Equality in food, land and water systems; Driving solutions through learning and impact' will focus on advancing women's empowerment in agrifood systems through scalable solutions. A question-and-answer with Theme 2 leader and senior scientist in gender and impact assessment, Diana Lopez Avila.

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Sep 22, 2025

5 mins

Cape Town to host global summit on gender equality in agri-food and water systems

Join over 500 scientists, researchers, and changemakers uniting to drive real solutions for gender equality in food, land and water systems. A call to co-create solutions that accelerate gender equality in agri-food and water systems. Register before 26 September 2025.

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Sep 22, 2025

5 mins

Cape Town to host global summit on gender equality in agri-food and water systems

Join over 500 scientists, researchers, and changemakers uniting to drive real solutions for gender equality in food, land and water systems. A call to co-create solutions that accelerate gender equality in agri-food and water systems. Register before 26 September 2025.

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Sep 22, 2025

5 mins

Cape Town to host global summit on gender equality in agri-food and water systems

Join over 500 scientists, researchers, and changemakers uniting to drive real solutions for gender equality in food, land and water systems. A call to co-create solutions that accelerate gender equality in agri-food and water systems. Register before 26 September 2025.

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CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion puts equality and inclusion at the forefront of global agricultural research for development, both within and beyond CGIAR.

CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion puts equality and inclusion at the forefront of global agricultural research for development, both within and beyond CGIAR.

CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion puts equality and inclusion at the forefront of global agricultural research for development, both within and beyond CGIAR.