ABOUT ICFAI LAW SCHOOL
ICFAI Law School, a part of IFHE and approved by the Bar Council of India, offers a range of legal education programs. These include integrated five- year courses in BBA.LLB (Hons) and BA.LLB (Hons), one-year LLM programs in Corporate and Commercial Laws and Tax Laws, and two-year LLM programs in Insolvency & Bankruptcy Law and Criminal Law. They also provide full-time and part- time Ph.D. programs and offer fifteen certificate courses in various specialized areas of law. The school has achieved recognition for its quality, ranking 1st in Telangana among both government and private law schools by CSR-GHRDC 2021 and earning recognition as a promising law school in India in recent years. It has also been ranked among the top law schools in various national surveys.
Centre for Gender Studies
The center aims to foster research and academic discussions pertaining to gender stereotypes and discrimination. It is committed to raising awareness and improving access to justice in the context of gender related issues. The establishment of the Center for Gender Studies is crucial for gender sensitization in our college and through the college, to us. The Center aims to engage with both faculty and students, striving to create a gender- aware community on campus and beyond. The Center envisions arrange diverse academic, technical, medical, cultural, and social events to empower vulnerable groups and promote gender equality in society. While promoting academic research in the area of gender studies by undertaking research projects, the Center aims to collaborate with national and international organizations and researchers in the field of gender studies and related
About the Conference
PURPOSE
The conference aims to bring together academics, legal professionals, activists, policymakers, and stakeholders to engage in discussions and shape the future of gender and human rights law. It seeks to critically analyze existing legal frameworks, identify gaps, and propose strategies for more effective implementation. Additionally, it aims to address emerging issues such as technology, climate change, and migration’s impact on vulnerable populations.
THEMES
Gender-Based Violence & Discrimination
Rights of Survivors of Gender Based violence. Challenges faced by survivors and the readiness of the justice system
Advocacy and Human Rights lawyering for victims of gender based violence
Development of the national and international legal framework in context of Gender based violence and gender based discrimination
LGBTQIA+ Rights and Legal Recognition
Legal Recognition of Gender Identities
Social Inclusion
Right to Marriage and Adoption
Reproductive Justice
Reproductive Justice and Equality
Access to Contraception and Termination
Access to Reproductive Health and the legal framework
Technology, Privacy and Human Rights
Media, Gender and Human Rights law
Artificial Intelligence & its Impact of on Gender Inequalities
Digital Divide, Gender and the legal system
Impact of Gender on Economic & Social Rights Right to work and non discrimination at workplace
Special legislation for protection from sexual harassment at workplace
Other special legislation related to maternity relief
Climate Change and Gender Justice
Gender, Migration and Poverty from a Gender Perspective
Gender Inclusive Spaces and the law
Sustainable development and the Gender discourse
Submission Guidelines
Students, Research Scholars, academicians, professionals, and practitioners in the field of Law can participate
Abstract and Full Paper submissions: Times New Roman, font size 12, spacing 1.5
Footnotes: Footnoting style: Bluebook 20th Edition, Times New Roman, font size 10, single spaced
Margins: 1 Inch on all sides
Word limit: Abstract should be 300-500 words with keywords and must be accompanied by the name, designation, and contact details of the Author(s) and the word limit of a full Paper is 3000- 7000 words exclusive of Footnotes.
Full paper shall be submitted with a plagiarism report of less than 10%.
Co-authorship: up to two authors.
All the submissions should be sent to : [email protected]
Selected papers will be published in a book with an ISBN.
Last date for abstract submission 10th October
Last date for paper submission. 20th October
Three Best paper prizes to be presented with prize money and participation certificates to all paper presentations.
Registration and fee link: https://www.ifheindia.org/conference/ElevatingEquality2023
