The 2nd International Conference on Future of Women’19 was organized by The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Vasanta College for Women – Admitted to the Privileges of Banaras Hindu University, India as the Hosting Partner. The Allameh Tabataba’i University, Iran, University of Peshawar, Pakistan and Khon Kaen University, Thailand are the academic Partners of the Conference.
INAUGURATION CEREMONY
The Conference was held on 14th – 15th February 2019 in Colombo, Sri Lanka under the theme “Voices of Women: Transition from Inspiration to Action”. Future of Women 2019 was chaired by Prof. Anita Singh from Centre for Women’s Studies and Development, Banaras Hindu University, India.
The opening remarks of Future of Women 2019 were made by Conference Chair Prof. Anita Singh (Centre for Women’s Studies and Development, Banaras Hindu University, India) together with Mr. Isanka P. Gamage (Managing Director, The International Institute of Knowledge Management).
ABSTRACT BOOK
2019
FUTURE OF WOMEN SPEAKERS
The 2nd International Conference on Future of Women’19 was a great platform for academicians, researchers, women activists and delegates from worldwide and members of professional bodies to exchange their newest knowledge and discuss key issues.
Keynote forum was one of the most significant moments during the Conference and it was enlightened by two keynote speeches. The first keynote speech was delivered by Ruth Ostrow (Speaker, Writer & Presenter, Australia) on the topic “Inspiration to Action: Bridging the Gap”. The second keynote speech was delivered by Dr. Saundarya Rajesh (Social Entrepreneur, Founder & President – AVTAR Group, India) on the topic “Bridging the Gender Divide: Innovate to Include”.
PROF. ANITA SINGH
[ Conference Chair ]
Centre for Women’s Studies and Development,
Banaras Hindu University
India
DR. SAUNDARYA RAJESH
[ Keynote Speaker ]
Social Entrepreneur, Founder & President
AVTAR Group
India
RUTH OSTROW
[ Keynote Speaker ]
Speaker, Writer, Presenter
Australia
THEME BASED PLENARY SPEAKERS
Future of Education’19 was comprised of four plenary speeches under four special themes. These speeches were delivered by following experts in the field.
“Women and Health“
Dr. Nalika Gunawardena
National Professional Officer
Health System Analysis and Evidence
World Health Organization Country office
Sri Lanka
” Invisible Role of Women in Economic Development “
Mr. Karthik Ekambaram
Vice President – Diversity & Inclusion Consulting
AVTAR Group
“Women in Power“
Dr. Sulochana Segera
Founder/Chairperson
Women in Management
“Women in Education & Research”
Dr. Harsha Aturupane
Lead Economist and Program
Leader for Human Development for
Sri Lanka and the Maldives
South Asia
SPECIAL FEATURES | FUTURE OF WOMEN’19
BUSINESS WOMEN FORUM 2019
Business Woman Forum was happened on the first day of the 2nd International Conference on Future Women’ 19 and invited women leaders, women activists, scholars, scientists and all participants of the conference for an insightful discussion about “Women Entrepreneurship and Economic Development”. The forum was moderated by Mr. Lakshaman Bandaranayake (Chairman, Sarvodaya SEEDS).
The Forum discussed ways women are challenged and succeed in building their careers and growing their businesses. The panel topics were varying in order to ensure the inclusive activation of the female voice in business.
MODERATOR
Mr. Lakshaman Bandaranayake
Chairman
Sarvodaya SEEDS
PANELIST
Ms. Lopa Rahman
Corporate Governance Officer,
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
PANELIST
Gowri Rajan
Director
Sun Match Company
PANELIST
Ms. Samadani Kiriwandeniya
Chairperson
SANASA Development Bank
PANELIST
Indrani Fernando
Chairperson/Managing Director
New Philip Hospitals (Pvt) ltd
WOMEN CEO FORUM 2019
Woman CEO Forum 2019 was happened on the first day of the 2nd International Conference on Future Women’ 19 and it provided insights for women’s success while encouraging more women in the workforce to develop their careers and aspire leadership positions. This forum was moderated by Ms. Gayani De Alwis (Chairperson Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) & Board Member WCIC)
This forum combined representatives from the industry and academia to discuss their approaches, perceived successes and failures, and strategies for the future. Join us to walk away with tangible, actionable advice as well as important sources of support from distinguished leaders.
MODERATOR
Ms. Gayani De Alwis
Chairperson Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT)
& Board Member WCIC
PANELIST
Dhashma Karunaratne
Chairperson
Women in Logistics & Transport (WiLAT)
Sri Lanka
PANELIST
Sumeet Verma
Director – Human Resources and Corporate Relations
Unilever Sri Lanka
PANELIST
Jayanthi Dharmasena
Managing Director
Hayleys Agriculture Holdings LTD
PANELIST
Nisha Arunatilake
Director of Research and a fellow
Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) of Sri Lanka
PANELIST
Ms. L. Chiranthi Cooray
Chief Human Resource Officer
Hatton National Bank
Sri Lanka
PUBLICATION IN PROGRESS
All accepted abstracts for 2nd International Conference on Future of Women will be published in the conference abstract book with an associated ISBN 978-955-3605-22-1. All full papers will be reviewed through a double blind reviewing process and published electronically with an ISSN 2602-8646 number in the proceedings with a DOI Number (DOI prefix: 10.17501).
Journal of International Women’s Studies
ISSN: 1539-8706
Editor in Chief: Prof. Diana Fox & Prof. Cami Sanderson
Publisher: Carley Taylor, Bridgewater State University, USA
Journal Link>>
Indexed in EBSCO, Elsevier Bibliographic Databases, ProQuest, DOAJ and many more.
International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship
ISSN: 1756-6266
Editor in Chief: Professor Colette Henry
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Journal Link>>
Indexed in Scopus
APPEAL TO THE WORLD
Appeal to the World was one of the significant campaigns happened at the 2nd International Conference on Future Women’ 19. It was consisted of Storytelling, Interview and blogs for women leaders, women activists, scholars, scientists and all participants of the conference. This was strived to bring together storytellers from every corner of the world which helped us learn about each other outside of the framework of a formal conference paper.
In the spirit of the ongoing work of building a global women’s movement, this storytelling session was fruitful for all the attendees, from women activists, advocates, academics, leaders, journalists, independent researchers and NGOs in Women’s studies and related fields.
Technical Sessions
Future of Women 2019 comprised of nine (09) technical sessions. The technical sessions were under the below themes.
- Glass Ceiling And Sticky Floors
- Gender Equality And Empowerment
- Under-Representation/Misrepresentation Of Women In The Media And Movies
- Women In Health, Economy And Power
- Migration, Displacement, Environment, Human Rights And Women
- Gender-Based Violence, Human Trafficking
- Education, Training And Institutional Mechanism For The Advancement Of Women
Future of Women 2019 Participants
Future of Women 2019 provided a solid platform for eminent researchers and policy makers from across the globe to share their research findings with one another and to discuss the policy implications. The conference provided a refreshing experience for all, especially for the women who had the opportunity to share their research findings and stories on an international platform and to gain a better understanding about each other.
The conference was comprised of international researchers representing following Nations.
- India
- Thailand
- Sri Lanka
- Iran
- China
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Pakistan
- Spain
- Bangladesh
- Ethiopia
- Georgia
- Israel
- Oman
- Senegal
- Sudan
- Turkey
- UK
Session Chairs
Dr. P. Pretheeba
Eastern University
Sri Lanka
Dr. Hamideh Addelyan Rasi
Allameh Tabataba’i University
Iran
Dr. Lida Kavousi
Allameh Tabataba’i University
Iran
Prof. Alka Singh
Vasanta College for Women
India
Prof. Irene Bobb Das
Vasanta College for Women
India
Dr. Robabe Ramezani
Allameh Tabataba’i University
Iran
Prof. S.K.Gunatilake
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Dr. Poonam Singh
Vasanta College for Women
Evaluation Panel Members
Prof. Anita Singh
Banaras Hindu University
India
Dr. Madhubhashini Galagedarage
The Open University of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Dr. Lishanthi Wijewardene
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Sri Lanka
Dr. S. B. Ranasinghe
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
Scientific Committee
Assoc. Prof. Tania Haque, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
Prof. Layachi Anser, University of Sharjah, UAE
Dr. Phoebe Zoe Maria Sanchez, University of Philippines, Philippines
Dr. Abhishek Mishra, Institute of Management Studies, India
Dr. S. P. Srimathi, NMKRV College for Women, India
Dr. Dusadee Ayuwat, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Dr. Nasir Jamal Khattak, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Dr. Faizullah Jan, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Dr. Ayub Jan, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Dr. Talat Allahyari, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Iran
Dr. Hamideh Addelyan Rasi, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Iran
Dr.Patcharin Lapanun, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Dr. Verena Tandrayen-Ragoobur, University of Mauritius, Mauritius
Dr. Abha Chatterjee, IIM Indore, India
Dr.Orathai Peeryura, Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Dr. Asha Bajpai, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, India
Dr. K. Vijaya, Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women, India
Dr. Aramesh Shahbazi, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Iran
Dr Seema Mehra Parihar, University of Delhi, India
Dr Mini S, The National University of Advanced Legal Studies, India
Dr. Shirin Ahmadnia, Allameh Tabataba’i University, Iran
Dr Syed Tanveer Nasreen, The University of Burdwan, India
Dr. Bigi Thomas
Dr. Barnali Chetia, IIIT Vadodara, India
Dr. Vinita Priyedarshi, Patna Women’s College, India
Dr. Jagriti Upadhyaya
Dr. Afroz Ahmad Bisati
FUTURE OF WOMEN ’19 PARTNERS
Hosting Partner
Vasanta College for Women – Admitted to the Privileges of Banaras Hindu University,India
Academic Partner
Allameh Tabataba’i University, Iran
Academic Partner
University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Academic Partner
Khon Kaen University, Thailand
Strategic Partner
The 5th World Conference on Women’s Studies
Associate Partner
WiLAT, Sri Lanka
Media Partner
Tour & Accommodation Partner
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The International Institute of
Knowledge Management – Sri Lanka
Events Partner
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