Women Development

Centre for Women Development

WELCOME TO THE CENTRE FOR WOMEN DEVELOPMENT

The Centre for Women Development (CWD) is established in 2015 and it is dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women to advance their careers with demonstrated results. The CWD organizes enriching Programmes in an inclusive environment to accelerate progress on women in science and technology. It develops the confidence and skillsets to create a more meaningful life and lift up and celebrate their ambitions.

MISSION

To cultivate research spirit and create a vibrant community of women professionals

To facilitate the retention of women professionals by recognizing their achievements

To inspire next generation women

WHAT'S NEW!

11th Women's Meet – AWM 2026

Midlife Entrepreneurship
AWM 2025 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Katherina Kuschel, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany

Nutrition and Cardiometabolic Disease
AWM 2025 Keynote Speaker: Prof. Dr. Julie Anne Lovegrove, University of Reading, England

WOMEN AWARDS – VIWA!

The Venus International Women Awards (VIWA) scheme was instituted in the year 2016 by the Centre for Women Development (CWD) of Venus International Foundation (VIF), are presented yearly during the Annual Women's Meet (AWM).

The award recognizes individuals for their “Quality, Reliability and Competence to Apply Knowledge and Skills” to carry out specific tasks. The Award is a Certificate. It is a Formal Authentication; A Seal of Approval; A Recognition.

The Scheme has a Policy, Nomination Form, Expert Committee and Judging Process that are governed by the Board of Trust. Click here to know more...

PUBLICATIONS

The CWD events are published as proceedings. It is an official record of a meeting. It is a collection of documents corresponds to the scientific/technical presentations given at the event/conference along with additional information.
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PAST MEETINGS

SPEAKERS

For any questions and inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact the CWD by email:
cwd@venusinfo.org