- Welcome to CWDS
Centre for Women’s Development Studies (CWDS) is a research and advocacy institution engaged with and committed to women’s rights and to the discipline of women’s and gender studies. The Centre comprises faculty and researchers from diverse academic and research domains. Located in central New Delhi, CWDS houses faculty space, a seminar room, and a women’s studies library and documentation centre. The Centre attracts scholars, students, researchers and activists from within India and beyond who draw upon its resources. In December 1984, the CWDS was recognized as one of the research institute supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR).
-
Aims and Objectives
CWDS aims to advance gender equality through interdisciplinary research, policy advocacy....
Read More -
RTI Act
The Right to Information (RTI) Act at CWDS ensures transparency and accountability....
Read More -
Executive committee
The Executive Committee comprises experienced professionals...
Read More
-
-
Its founders authored the landmark Towards Equality report to mark the United Nations Year of Women in 1975.
Contact Us
CWDS Activities
Centre for Women’s Development Studies undertakes a wide range of activities focused on women’s and gender issues, including interdisciplinary research, publications, fellowships, training programmes, seminars, conferences, policy advocacy, and community outreach. The Centre supports doctoral and post-doctoral research, maintains specialised library and archival resources, collaborates with academic and social institutions, and works to promote gender-sensitive knowledge, policy, and social transformation through research, education, and field-based initiatives.
-
Academic Programmes
-
Read MoreTeaching Programme
Teaching programme offers training, lectures, and capacity-building courses in women’s and gender studies for students, researchers, and practitioners
-
Read MoreShort-term Courses
Short-term courses provide focused training in gender studies, research methods, and development issues for students, researchers, and practitioners
-
Read MoreFellowships
-
Welcome to the Vina Mazumdar Memorial Library
The CWDS Library functions as a specialized research centre focused on gender studies, women’s development, and the social sciences. It supports scholars, students, and policymakers by offering a wide range of resources, including books, journals, reports, and archival materials, with rare documents on women’s movements in India. Through its extensive collection, the library plays a key role in advancing academic research and encouraging informed dialogue on issues such as gender equality, rural development, and public policy.
-
Read MoreCollection
Library hold books, journals, reports, archives, and rare materials on women, gender, development, labour, health, and policy research
-
Read MoreDatabases
Library databases include Mahila catalogue, articles index, periodicals, audio-visual archives, institutional repository, and access to JSTOR, EBSCO, IndiaStat, Prowess
-
Read MoreInformation Services
Library offers reference assistance, bibliographic services, document delivery, indexing, current awareness, and access to specialized gender research resources
-
CWDS Publications
The Centre for Women’s Development Studies publishes books, research reports, and papers on women’s rights and gender issues in India. It also brings out the Indian Journal of Gender Studies, which shares important research on gender and society. These publications help in spreading awareness and guiding policy on women’s development.
-
Read MoreBooks
Publishes books on women’s and gender studies covering labour, health, violence, education, and policy to support research and informed decisions.
-
Read MoreIndian Journal of Gender Studies
Peer-reviewed journal promoting holistic societal understanding, publishing research on gender issues, challenging social attitudes, academic biases, and family perspectives.
-
Read MoreOccasional Papers
Produces research-based studies and analyses on gender, development, labour, and social issues, contributing to academic and policy discourse.
-
Seminar and Conferences
The Centre for Women’s Development Studies regularly organizes seminars and conferences focused on gender equality, social justice, and development issues. These events bring together researchers, scholars, and activists to discuss topics such as women’s empowerment, public policy, and rural development. The Centre also conducts workshops and lectures to promote feminist research and awareness, often collaborating with institutions/ universities.
-
National Seminars
Read MoreOrganizes seminars and workshops engaging scholars, policymakers, and activists to discuss gender
-
In-House Seminars
Read MoreIn-house seminars provide a platform for researchers to present work, exchange ideas, and engage in discussions on gender issues.
-
J.P.Naik Memorial Lectures
Read MoreJ.P. Naik Memorial Lectures invite eminent scholars to speak on education, development, gender and policy perspectives
-
No one has Ever Become Poor from Giving!
Centre for Women's Development Studies
An autonomous research institute supported by the Indian Council of Social Science Research
Events
Hello world!
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or...
