Call for Papers: International Conference on Challenges, Prospects & Emerging Dimensions of Human Rights, 12-13 DECEMBER, 2025

ORGANIZED BY -XAVIER LAW SCHOOL, ST. XAVIER’S UNIVERSITY, KOLKATA

12-13 DECEMBER, 2025 | HYBRID MODE

About the Conference

The conference seeks to address critical questions surrounding the effectiveness of existing human rights frameworks, the emergence of new generation of rights, and the innovative approaches required to meet the challenges of our rapidly changing world. In an era where traditional boundaries are being redefined, the human rights community must adapt and evolve to ensure that fundamental freedoms remain protected while embracing the transformative potential of emerging technologies and addressing the urgent crises of our time.

Theme

The conference focuses on the core areas of-

Role of Human Rights in Shaping and Sustaining Effective Global Governance
Intersection of Human Rights with Global Health
Human Rights Dimensions of Migration, including Protection of Refugees and Stateless
Implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Human Rights, highlighting the need for Ethical AI Development
The Digital Revolution and it’s Human Rights Implications
Climate Change as a Human Rights Crisis
Emerging Rights Categories and Legal Evolution Challenges to Contemporary Human Rights
Protection Civil Society and the Shrinking Civic Space
Innovative Approaches and Future Directions
The Role of Academic and Legal Communities
Building Resilient Human Rights Systems Toward a Rights-Cantered Future