Description & Call for Papers
The 1st WFIEd International Conference for Reduced Inequalities invites researchers, academics, policymakers, practitioners, and students to submit original papers related to the conference theme, “Reduce inequality within and among countries.” The conference welcomes innovative ideas, empirical research, and practical insights that contribute to understanding and addressing social, economic, and structural inequalities across diverse contexts.
This conference serves as an international forum to discuss current challenges and future directions in reducing inequalities within and among societies. Particular attention is given to issues of equity, inclusion, and social justice in different sociocultural, economic, and institutional settings, including marginalized, underrepresented, and vulnerable populations. Selected papers will be presented during the conference and considered for publication in a journal managed by the World Forum for Inclusive Education or partner journals, subject to peer-review processes.
By bringing together perspectives from academia, policy, and practice, the conference aims to generate insights that support evidence-based policymaking, foster cross-sector collaboration, and contribute to ongoing global efforts to achieve inclusive growth and reduce inequalities in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 10.
Thematic Scope
Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following themes:
1. Social Inequality and Social Justice
Dimensions of inequality (income, education, health, and social status); Social exclusion and discrimination; Equity and justice in public services; Intersectionality and inequality.
2. Economic Inequality and Inclusive Development
Poverty, income inequality, and wealth distribution; Inclusive economic growth and employment; Social protection and welfare systems; Inequality in access to economic opportunities.
3. Gender, Disability, and Vulnerable Groups
Gender equality and empowerment; Disability inclusion and accessibility; Children, older persons, and vulnerable populations; Human rights-based approaches to inclusion.
4. Migration, Mobility, and Inequality
Migrants, refugees, and displaced populations; Social integration and inclusion of migrants; Inequality across borders and regions; Policy responses to migration-related inequalities.
5. Digital Inequality and Access
Digital divide and technological disparities; Access to digital services and information; Technology for social inclusion; Digital literacy and empowerment.
6. Governance, Policy, and Institutional Responses
Inclusive public policies and governance; Inequality-sensitive planning and budgeting; Decentralization and local governance for equity; Monitoring and evaluation of inequality reduction.
7. Reduced Inequalities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 10 implementation and indicators; Policy coherence for inequality reduction; Partnerships and multi-stakeholder approaches; Innovations and best practices for achieving SDG 10.