Gender and Sexuality 2025 - Gender & Sexuality Conference

The Success Story of the 8^th International Conference on Gender and Sexuality 2025

The 8th International Conference on Gender and Sexuality 2025 was successfully held on September 18th–19th, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme: “Empower Change and Redefine Identity.”

This global event brought together participants from 15+ countries, creating a dynamic platform for dialogue, learning, and collaboration. The conference explored the evolving landscapes of gender and sexual identities, focusing on equality, human rights, and cultural diversity. It provided an opportunity for scholars, activists, policymakers, and advocates to share insights and strategies that drive meaningful social change.

The purpose of Gender and Sexuality 2025 was to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by fostering inclusive discussions and actionable solutions. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive workshops, participants engaged in thought-provoking conversations on gender-based violence, queer studies, feminist theory, and policy implementation.

Throughout the event, attendees had the chance to network, exchange ideas, and build partnerships that will influence research, advocacy, and policy worldwide. The conference reaffirmed its commitment to shaping a more equitable and inclusive future—one step at a time.

Resource Persons

Department of Social Work and Community Development
University of Johannesburg
South Africa

Prof. Shahana Rasool

Conference Chair

Department of Social Work and Community Development
University of Johannesburg
South Africa

Lecturer Early Childhood Development
Faculty of Education, Nelson Mandela
University
Republic of South Africa

Dr. Halimah DeShong

Steering Committee Member

Lecturer Early Childhood Development
Faculty of Education, Nelson Mandela
University
Republic of South Africa

Stellenbosch University
South Africa

PROF. ANTHONY BROWN

Steering Committee Member

Stellenbosch University
South Africa

University of Johannesburg
South Africa
Member of the Advisory Council Association for Global Political Thought
Harvard University, USA

PROF. VICTORIA J. COLLIS-BUTHELEZI

Steering Committee Member

University of Johannesburg
South Africa
Member of the Advisory Council Association for Global Political Thought
Harvard University, USA

Associate Professor in Gender Studies and Director of Office of International Affairs, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

Assoc Prof. Evi Eliyanah

Steering Committee Member

Associate Professor in Gender Studies and Director of Office of International Affairs, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

Department of Political Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e
Timor-Leste

Dr. Li-Li Chen

Steering Committee Member

Department of Political Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa’e
Timor-Leste

Professor of Sociology and Feminist Studies at Hampshire College, USA

Prof. Margaret Cerullo

Steering Committee Member

Professor of Sociology and Feminist Studies at Hampshire College, USA

Senior Lecturer and Head of the IGDS:NBU, The University of West Indies, Jamaica

Dr. Halimah DeShong

Steering Committee Member

Senior Lecturer and Head of the IGDS:NBU, The University of West Indies, Jamaica

Director of Research Studies for the Department of Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies at Goldsmiths University of London, UK

Assoc Prof. Panagiotis Pentaris

Steering Committee Member

Director of Research Studies for the Department of Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies at Goldsmiths University of London, UK

Executive Scientist: Research Strategy in the SAMRC Office of the President Director of the What Works to Prevent Violence Global Programme Secretary of the Sexual Violence Research Initiative
Honorary Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Public Health University of Witwatersrand, South Africa