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The Graduate Women International (GWI) 35th Triennial General Assembly and Conference will take place from 11–13 September 2025 at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, Zambia. This milestone event will convene GWI members and advocates from around the world to engage in critical dialogue on the future of education, women’s empowerment, and sustainability.
The priority theme is: Building the Future: Integrating Culture, Education, and Empowerment for Sustainability. With a focus on strengthening education systems through the lens of integrated cultural education relevance, the public conference will explore key global issues through five interrelated sub-themes:
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Education and empowerment for women in diverse contexts: Pathways to a sustainable future.
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What is a future context in which education, culture, gender, and the economy will operate?
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Gender-based cultural issues and barriers in education in relation to gender equity.
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How relationships, including intergenerational and community connections, enable growth and sustainability.
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Technology, AI, and Innovation: Relevance to Empowering Women for the Future.
These discussions will contribute to shaping GWI policies, strategies, and collaborations for the 2026–2028 Triannial, reinforcing GWI’s international commitment to equitable access to quality education for women and girls of all ages and demographics.
The registration fee for both the General Assembly and Conference is 350 Swiss francs. This fee provides access to all sessions, keynote addresses, related conference materials, workshops, seminars, networking breaks, and more. Early bird registration is open until 31 August 2025. After the early bird period, the regular registration fee will be 450 Swiss francs. Other registration categories are also available, including options for young members, guests, and attendance at the Zambian-themed Welcome Reception.
The conference will feature a distinguished roster of speakers, including international education leaders, policymakers, gender equity specialists, innovators in technology and AI, and grassroots advocates. These experts will bring diverse perspectives to the programme, offering participants practical insights and research-based strategies for advancing education, empowerment, and sustainability across global contexts.
In addition to the rich conference programme, participants will have the opportunity to experience Zambia’s cultural and natural heritage through a series of specially organized tours. These tours will offer unique insights into the country’s diverse traditions, historical landmarks, and stunning landscapes, enriching the overall conference experience. Pre-Conference and Post-Conference tours to be organized are (additional details and registratoin for tours will be published shortly).
Local tours planned by the Zambian Assocation of University Women (see the Local Tour page for additional information.)
The Nomination Committee is actively interviewing Board of Officer candidates and Committee candidates. The slate will be distributed when it is finalized. The complete slate will be published in the General Assembly book as well.
Circular 1/2025: Call for Policy Amendments
Circular 2/2025: 35th Triennial General Assembly (GA) Draft Agenda
Circular 3/2025: GWI Constitution Article VI section 9.1: Board Eligibility
Circular 4/2025: Call for Nominations for Graduate Women International Board of Officers and Standing Committees
Circular 5/2025: Call for Proposals for Workshops to be held at the GWI 35th Triennial
Conference
Circular 6/2025: Call for Proposals for Interdisciplinary Seminar Papers to be held
at the GWI 35th Triennial Conference
Circular 7/2025: Call for Amendments to the GWI Constitution for the GWI 35th Triennial
Circular 8a/2025: Final Proposed Amendments to the GWI Constitution
Circular 9/2025: Policy Resolutions Amendments
Circular 10/2025: Call for 35th Triennial General Assembly Voting Delegate Credentials
Circular 11/2025: 35th Triennial Reports – National Federations and Associations (NFA)
Content will be uploaded as it is developed.
Access the Draft Document with the Policy Resolutions HERE.
GWI offers every three years, on the occasion of its triennium, a fellowships programme that makes it possible for women graduates to complete exciting research in many important fields. For the 2025 round of fellowships, 80 qualified applications were received. The Fellowship Committee has completed reviewing all applications and will announce the 2025 fellowship winners by the end of May 2025.
Access the 35th Triennial General Assembly Draft Agenda HERE.
Content will be uploaded as it is developed.
Content will be uploaded as it is developed.
Content will be uploaded as it is developed.
