ABOUT THE RAJIV GANDHI NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LAW, PUNJAB
Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab was established by the State Legislature of Punjab by passing the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab Act 2006 (Punjab Act No. 12 of 2006). The Act incorporated a University of Law of national stature in Punjab, to fulfil the need for a Centre of Excellence in legal education in the modern era of globalization and liberalization. The University acquired approval of the Bar Council of India (BCI) in July 2006. The University also got registered with the University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and has been declared fit to obtain grant from the (UGC) under Section 12-B of the UGC Act, 1956. The University was accredited with ‘A’ Grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in 2015. RGNUL, Punjab was granted autonomy under UGC Regulations, Clause 5 Dimensions of Autonomy for Category-II Universities in April 2018. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, ranked RGNUL the first amongst the cleanest Higher Educational Institutions, Swachh Campus (2019) in the category of Government Residential Universities.
ABOUT INDIAN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH (ICSSR)
The Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) is an autonomous organisation that was established by the Government of India in the year 1969 with the objective to promote, review encourage, assist and coordinate social science research.
As a part of its Programme six Regional Centres were set up across the country to act as a representative of the ICSSR to provide information and implement the programmes and activities of the Council in the Region.
INDIAN COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH (ICSSR) NORTH WESTERN REGIONAL CENTRE, PANJAB UNIVERSITY, CHANDIGARH
The North Western Regional Centre of the ICSSR was set up on the campus of the Panjab University in 1977, on the initiative of Professor J.P. Naik, Member Secretary, ICSSR New Delhi and Professor R.C. Paul, Vice Chancellor, Panjab University. It acts as a representative of the ICSSR New Delhi for the promotion of social sciences and as information Centre for disseminating and implementing the programmes and the activities of the Council. The jurisdiction of the North Western Regional Centre of ICSSR extends to the states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and the Union Territorry of Chandigarh.
ABOUT CENTRE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN HUMAN RIGHTS
The Centre for Advanced Studies in Human Rights (CASIHR) is a research Centre under the aegis of Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab (RGNUL). The Centre’s primary objective is to promote advanced study and interdisciplinary research on the emerging trends in human rights and its allied fields. It endeavors to encourage debates and discussions on the matters that gyrate around the human rights at regional, national and international level so as to contribute paradigm shift in the cognitive understanding of these issues. The CASIHR aims at promoting, supporting and carrying out advanced studies and interdisciplinary research on numerous issues ranging from good governance to globalization processes, with a particular focus on human rights in national, regional and international perspectives; human rights in peace and war; human rights and human security; trade and sustainable development, nuclear weapons and use of force by States; environmental degradation; democracy and rule of law; and human rights and good governance. In full recognition of the complex local, regional, national and international issues involved. The CASIHR intends to approach any study and research from a multi-level and multi-actor perspective. The vision of the Centre is no doubt highly ambitious, but so is the spirit of this university’s management, staff and students who would leave no stone unturned to achieve their targets by leaps and bounds.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Papers are invited from the Academician, Researchers, Professionals, Practitioners, Human Rights Activists, students and other stakeholders doing research and work on the below-mentioned sub-themes.
Theme of the Seminar: New Dimensions and Challenges for Human Rights
Sub –Themes: The organizing Committee welcomes original papers, relating to the following themes. The sub themes are not exhaustive but other topics can be also accommodated if it is related to human rights issues.
- Human Rights and Democracy: Civil, Political, Economic, Social and Cultural
- Human Rights the Right to Development
- Human Rights and Globalization
- Human Rights and the Environment
- Human Rights and Climate Change
- Human Rights and War
- Human Rights and Peace
- Human Rights and Terrorism
- Human Rights of Vulnerable Sections
- Human Rights and Education
- Human Rights and Poverty
- Human Rights and New Scientific and Technological Developments
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission of Abstract: 15th July, 2023
Confirmation of Abstract Selection: 20th July, 2023
Registration :Last date 3rd August, 2023
Submission of Full Paper: 3rd August, 2023
Seminar Date: 11th August, 2023
PROCEDURE FOR SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS AND FULL RESEARCH PAPER:
All must adhere to the following guidelines:
- All Submissions must be accompanied by an abstract not exceeding 300 words.
- Paper must be in English and should be submitted in softcopy through email, at [email protected]
- The body of the document must be in Times New Roman with a font size of 12 and Line Spacing of 1.5.
- All the footnotes should be in Times New Roman, Font Size 10 and with single line spacing.
- The citations must conform to Bluebook (21th Edition) style.
- Co-authorship is permissible up to a maximum of two authors.
- Plagiarism should be less than 10% as per UGC norms.
- All submissions are required to be mailed in .doc/.docx format only.
- Once submitted, paper goes through the review process
- All the submissions must be mailed only to [email protected] in with a cover letter specifying the following:
- Name of Author(s)
- Designation
- Names and Address of Institution
- Contact Details– Address and Mobile No.
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITY
Best and Selected papers will be published in CASIHR Journal of Human Rights Practice RGNUL bearing ISSN Number (Referred and Peer review journal).
REGISTRATION FEE FOR PRESENTATION OF PAPER
Faculty/Professional/ Research Scholar/ Other – INR 800
Students UG and PG -INR 500
REGISTRATION LINK
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PAYMENT LINK FOR FEES AND ACCOMODATION: https://lsacademia.in/lsa_rgnul/eventPortal/loginFrom.jsp
- The conference would be held in Both offline and Hybrid Mode.
- Fees once paid is not refundable.
Accommodation (Inclusive of GST)
- Double occupancy (Hostel)- 590 INR /-
- Single Occupancy (Guest House)- INR 2124/- · Double Occupancy (Guest House)- INR 1180/-
Rules for the Presentation:
- No abstract or full paper shall be accepted after the last date of submission respectively.
- Participants and paper presenters have to register after the acceptance of abstract with payment of required fees.
- For Participation, registration is mandatory on confirmation of the participation. Only registered participants will be allowed to take part in the Seminar.
- All the registered participants will be provided a participation certificate.
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