Join the International Council of Psychologists for two days of discussion, networking, sharing and learning.
Human Rights, Dignity & Justice: Empowerment for All
Friday December 1, 2023 & Saturday, December 2, 2023

Conference 2023
The focus of the 2023 Conference is Human Rights, Dignity and Justice – Empowerment for All
Participants are invited to ATTEND special invited 90-minute Invited Panel Discussions on three broad topics
Each Panel will feature the input of speakers representing the voices of psychological science, applied science and intervention, and lived experience. There will be time for panel interaction and participant discussion.
- Girls Going to School – Education for ALL
- Human Rights Approaches to Mental Health – what are the implications?
- Gender-based Violence – Listening for Solutions
Participants are invited to SUBMIT proposals for Panel Discussions and Papers on work related to 5 broad conference themes
- Refugees/Migrants (psychological services, strength-based opportunities)
- Climate Change (psychology’s role in addressing climate change and climate justice)
- Decolonization & Indigenization (creating a more inclusive and equitable psychology)
- Socio-Economic Justice (distribution of wealth and its effects)
Participants are invited to SUBMIT proposals for Interactive Posters on all related topics in psychology and related fields
Important Dates
- Submission deadlines: September 15, 2023 for Panel, Paper, and Poster abstracts
- Deadline for uploading completed Posters/Talks: November 1, 2023 (all presenters must also be registered)
- Opening Session – December 1, 2023 – 9 am EST
CALL FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS
Abstract Submission Deadline September 15, 2023
Participants are invited to submit abstract proposals including but not limited to the following focus topics, with an emphasis on the conference theme: Empowerment for All
- Refugees/Migrants (psychological services, strength-based opportunities)
- Climate Change (psychology’s role in addressing climate change and climate justice)
- Decolonization & Indigenization (creating a more inclusive and equitable psychology)
- Socio-Economic Justice (distribution of wealth and its effects)
In framing presentations for each topic, consider perspectives from the research base, from applied areas, from the role of leadership & governance, or from advocacy
Proposals may be for:
- Panel Discussions – Talks will be 8-minute pre-recorded presentations grouped in thematic panels based on the topic areas, followed by interactive discussion within the panel and with the audience. Panel submissions must include at least 3 speakers and a moderator.
- Papers- 8 minute presentation, grouped into thematic panels of 4 presenters and a moderator
- Posters – Posters will be displayed online throughout the conference, and presented live in interactive sessions set up for individual and group discussion (ZOOM Rooms) for each poster. Each presenter will also prepare a 90-second talk summarizing the poster (after aceptance) for presentation at the conference.
Each proposal/submission must be related to one or more of the conference topics
Presentations with student first authors will be eligible for presentation awards
and require faculty confirmation.
***ABSTRACT SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS ***
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT
https://icpweb.org/icp-annual-conference/icp2022/instructions-abstracts/
The conference official language is ENGLISH. All Abstracts, Final Papers and Presentations must be in English.
This conference has defined a maximum limit of 4 submissions per author (including co-authored proposals),
Conference Fees
ICP Member | Non-Member | |
Professional, World Bank High Income Country* | $45 | $60 |
Professional, all other Countries | $15 | $20 |
Students / Early Career | $5 | $10 |
*See list here: https://icpweb.org/icp-dues-2021-country-levels/