Currently, women' sand gen der studies programs exist in many countries around the world. It is a crucial task for the future of this still emerging disci pline to enhance international communication and cooperation between study programs, students, scholars, activists, and professionals. If we consider the ideals and concepts of "emancipation" and "participation" as core principles of women' sand gen der studies, then our global networking requires system atic inclusion of non-western perspectives at all levels of research, teaching, and curriculum development. The international conference...