The Gender Outlook Forum 2025

Advancing Gender Equality in ASEAN

The Gender Outlook Forum 2025 brings together government leaders, policymakers, civil society, industry players, and gender advocates from across ASEAN to address key gender related challenges and craft practical solutions. Set over two days, discussions will focus on gender mainstreaming, responsive budgeting, digital inclusion, climate resilience, economic empowerment, and social protection.

Core to this event will be multi-stakeholder collaboration - building lasting partnerships to embed gender equality in policies and institutions, and to drive inclusive, long-term impact.

28 - 29 August 2025

Location The Saujana Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Join the Forum Call for Abstracts

* Unlock free forum access with your abstract submission!

or, you can join the forum for a registration fee of just RM 100 or USD 50.

Background

Gender equality is a fundamental human right and a critical component for sustainable development. However, globally and in ASEAN, gender disparities persist in economic participation, leadership, and access to resources. Women continue to face barriers in employment, decision-making, and economic opportunities, often due to structural inequalities and socio-cultural norms.

In ASEAN, women’s labour force participation remains lower than men’s, and many women are engaged in unpaid care work, limiting their economic mobility. Studies show that closing gender gaps in the economy and social could significantly contribute to national GDP growth. However, systemic challenges such as workplace discrimination, lack of supportive policies, gender norms and gender bias in leadership positions continue to hinder progress toward true gender equality.

With rapid digitalization, climate change, and evolving societal norms, it is crucial to ensure that gender considerations are embedded in policy development, economic strategies, and institutional reforms. The Gender Outlook Forum 2025 seeks to provide a strategic platform for policymakers, researchers, civil society organizations, and industry leaders to discuss gender equality, share best practices, and formulate actionable solutions.

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Registration Fees
The forum consists of two registration options :

Public Forum

RM 100

Local Participant

USD 50

International Participant

Poster Presentation

RM 200

Local Academia

RM 150

Local Student

USD 100

International Academia

USD 60

International Student

Participants accepted for the poster presentation will:

• Have their poster abstracts included in the official Forum proceedings report

• Provided with dedicated display panels (participants are required to print and bring their A0-sized posters)

• Receive full access to all Forum sessions and networking activities

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