Call for Papers: One-Day Conference on Gender Justice and Social Transformation in the Contemporary Era [Jan 28, 2026 | Hybrid]

Anjuman-I-Islam’s Barrister A.R. Antulay College of Law, in collaboration with the Department of Law, University of Mumbai and the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission, is organizing a One-Day National Conference (Hybrid Mode) on “Gender Justice and Social Transformation in the Contemporary Era”.

The conference aims to bring together academicians, legal practitioners, researchers, policymakers, human rights activists, social workers, and students to engage with contemporary issues relating to gender justice, equality, human rights, and social reform.

Theme

Gender Justice and Social Transformation in the Contemporary Era

Date and Time

28 January 2026 (Wednesday) | 09:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Mode

Hybrid (Offline + Online).

Venue

Ahmed Zakariya Auditorium, Anjuman-I-Islam Campus, CSMT, Mumbai

Sub-Themes

Submissions may be made on the following themes (indicative and not exhaustive):

1. Role of Government in Gender Justice and Social Transformation

• Policy interventions for gender equality
• Government welfare schemes for women and marginalized genders
• Gender budgeting and inclusive governance
• Role of ministries and commissions
• Implementation gaps and administrative challenges
• Government campaigns for gender sensitization
• International cooperation on gender issues

2. Role of Judiciary in Gender Justice and Social Transformation

• Landmark judgments advancing gender rights
• Judicial activism and gender-sensitive interpretation
• Constitutional safeguards
• Role of PILs in gender justice
• Evolution of gender jurisprudence in India
• Comparative judicial approaches

3. Statutory Framework in Gender Justice and Social Transformation

• POSH Act, Domestic Violence Act, and other central legislations
• State-level gender reforms
• International conventions (CEDAW, ICCPR, ICESCR)
• Labour laws and criminal law reforms
• Anti-discrimination laws
• Implementation challenges

4. Role of NGOs in Gender Justice and Social Transformation

• Grassroots activism
• Legal aid and support services
• Awareness and sensitization programs
• Policy advocacy
• Shelter homes and rehabilitation initiatives
• Collaboration with government and national bodies

Submission Guidelines

• Abstract: 250 words, Keywords: 5
• Full-paper: 3000 to 5000 words.
• Citation: APA
• Font: Times New Roman
• Size: Heading- 14, Body- 12, Footnotes- 10
• Content should not be AI generated.
• Participants must submit their full paper along with a plagiarism report ensuring that the similarity index does not exceed 10%.

Important Dates

• Last Date for Abstract Submission: 8 January 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: 10 January 2026
• Full Paper Submission Deadline: 22 January 2026
• Conference Date: 28 January 2026

Registration Fee

• Offline ₹850
• Online ₹550

Registration and Submission Link

• [Click here to Register and Submit]

Publication

• Selected research papers presented at the conference will be published in the University of Mumbai’s Peer-Reviewed Law Journal with an ISSN number and in an edited book bearing an ISBN.
• Publication charges will be communicated to the selected authors.

Awards & Certificates

• Total Cash Prizes: ₹20,000
• Best Research Paper (each theme): ₹2,500
• Best Paper Presentation (each theme): ₹2,500
• All participants will receive a Certificate of Paper Presentation

Downloads

Brochure: [Click here to view]

Contact

Email: [email protected].

Phone: +91 85540 76366, +91 70213 04246