Call for Papers: “Gender Justice Contemporary Issues and Emerging Challenges”, Submission Deadline- 15 March 2025

May 09, 2025, 9 AM – 2 PM

St. Joseph’s College of Law (SJCL), Bengaluru is hosting a Conference on “Gender Justice – Contemporary Issues and Emerging Challenges (Hybrid)” on 9th May, 2025. Hybrid presentation is available only for participants residing outside Bengaluru, while Bengaluru-based participants must attend in person. The conference will focus on Gender Justice, exploring the challenges, dynamics, and legal frameworks necessary to ensure a just and equal society for all genders.

Sub-Themes:

Gender and Law: Legal frameworks for gender justice.
Gender Discrimination in the Workplace: Examining barriers to gender equality in employment and leadership.
Violence against Women and Marginalized Genders: Legal mechanisms to protect women, transgender, and non-binary individuals from violence.
LGBTQ+ Rights and Recognition: Legal recognition and protection for gender minorities.
Reproductive Rights and Gender Justice: Access to healthcare and reproductive rights as a form of gender justice.
Gender in Education: The role of education in promoting or hindering gender equality etc.

Call for Papers

The Authors: Academicians, Jurists, Social Scientists, Professionals, Analyst, Researchers, Students, Activists, Entrepreneurs, etc., National or International are invited to contribute an original paper on the theme. The articles shall be blind peer-reviewed and plagiarism checked before publication after the conference is conducted. The authors are suggested to send their creative with not more than 10 percent similarity as per UGC rules.

Target Audience

The conference is open to:

Academicians: Scholars from law, social sciences, and gender studies.
Legal Practitioners: Lawyers, judges, and advocates.
Students: Law students, research scholars, and others interested in gender issues.
Activists and NGOs: Representatives from gender rights organizations.
Government Representatives: Policy professionals and legal reformers working on gender-related policies.

Presentation Mode

·In-Person Presentation: All participants based in Bengaluru are required to attend the conference in person.
·Hybrid Option: Participants residing outside Bengaluru can opt for online presentations.

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