Call for Papers | 1st International Seminar (Virtual) on The Future of Human Rights by NICHE: Submit by Oct 22

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1. About Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education

2. About the International Conference

3. Sub-Themes

4. Publication Opportunity

5. Mode

6. Submission Guidelines

7. Other Guidelines

8. Publication Fee

9. Submission Procedure

10. Submission Timeline

11. Registration Fees and Payment Details

12. Account Details

13. Registration Procedure

14. Awards

15. Contact Info

About Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education

Established in 1989, NICHE is a premier Deemed-to-Be University spread across a pristine 550-acre green campus conveniently located at Kumaracoil in Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu. NICHE is just 66 km from Thiruvananthapuram and 35 km from Kanyakumari, offering excellent accessibility to students and visitors. The University comprises 25+ departments and 90+ academic programmes, supported by distinguished faculty members, advanced research centres, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education (NICHE) has established Noorul Islam Law Academy (NILA), a premier institution for legal education with the vision of imparting quality legal education, promoting constitutional values, and nurturing competent legal professionals committed to justice and the rule of law.

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About the International Conference

Human beings are rational beings as quoted by the great German Philosopher Immanuel Kant, therefore worthy of dignity and respect. Rights being immunities denote that there is a guarantee that certain things can’t or ought not to be done to a person against his will. In other words, Human Rights are exemptions from the operation of arbitrary power.

They must be preserved, cherished and defended if peace and prosperity are to be achieved. Every individual has the basic right to live a dignified life and to exercise his freedoms and choices. Human Rights are the most debated topic these days and it is also occupying a pivotal position in policy considerations at national and international level. However, despite the increased focus on Human Rights, the reality of the day is “Too much emphasis-Too many violations”! All human beings are said to be essentially equal which is far from the reality. In spite of the active participation of media and the constant efforts by the governments as well as the stringent enforcement of laws, the human rights scenario world over is posed with various challenges in respect to larger section of society.

The Constitution of India guarantees civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights to all the sections of society without any kind of discrimination. However, due to poverty, customary and cultural practices prevalent in the country, equal opportunity has been denied to various categories of people that have prevented them from enjoying their rights equally at par with other developed sections of the society. In this background, the Human Rights acquire increased importance and assumes potential significance in transforming Human Rights issues into a reality.

The Conference intends to provide an ideal platform for dissemination of knowledge, exchange of best practices, group-work, theoretical inputs, create awareness and encourage research in various fields pertaining to human rights. The Conference will witness exchange of ideas among legal and socio-legal experts.

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Sub-Themes

Human Rights, Constitutionalism and Democracy

Protection of Fundamental Freedoms
Freedom of Expression and Access to Information
Human Rights and the Indian Judiciary
Electoral Rights and Democratic Governance
Human Rights Violations in India
Human Rights and Constitutionalism
Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Freedom, Justice, Peace and Human Rights in the Contemporary World

Women, Gender and Children’s Rights

Women’s Representation and Participation in Politics and Justice
Child Labour and Child Sexual Abuse
Women in Conflict, Refugee Crises and Gender Justice
Legal Protection and Legal Aid for Women and Children
Gender Equity, Women’s Empowerment and Human Rights
Rights of Women and Children
Gender-Based Violence and Legal Responses
Gender Discrimination in Marriage and Divorce
Women’s Property and Inheritance Rights
Gender Sensitivity in Justice Delivery Mechanisms

Rights of Vulnerable and Marginalised Communities

Human Rights of Sex Workers
Rights of Minorities and Human Rights Protection
LGBTQ+ Rights and Legal Recognition
Human Rights of Elderly Persons
Social Protection and Welfare of Older Persons
Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Human Rights of Indigenous and Tribal Communities
Rights of Migrant Workers
Human Rights of Transgender Communities

Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Human Rights

Privacy and Data Protection
Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity and Human Rights
Cyber Warfare and Human Rights
Online Hate Speech and Digital Abuse
Digital Divide and Access to Digital Resources
Digital Forced Labour in the Age of Generative AI
Gender Injustice and Violence on Social Media

Migration, Refugees, Conflict and Humanitarian Law

Refugee Protection and Cross-Border Challenges
Human Rights in Armed Conflict
Contemporary Challenges in International Humanitarian Law
International Human Rights Law and Humanitarian Law
Protection of Civilians in Conflict and Crisis Zones
Statelessness and the Right to Legal Identity
Human Trafficking and Bride Trafficking
Terrorism, Espionage and Other Global Threats to Human Rights

Social, Economic, Health and Environmental Rights

Economic Inequality and Basic Human Rights
Right to Health and Public Health Obligations
Human Rights and Sustainable Development
Environmental Rights and Climate Change
Access to Education and Social Development
Labour Rights and Workplace Protections

Justice, Governance and Human Rights Accountability

Access to Justice and Legal Aid Mechanisms
Police Accountability and Use of Force
Rights of Detainees and Prisoners
Legal Services for Under-Trial Prisoners and Vulnerable Groups
Juvenile Justice and Children’s Rights
Corporate Responsibility and Human Rights Compliance
Role of Civil Society and Human Rights Defenders
Role of NGOs in Human Rights Advocacy
National Human Rights Policies and Implementation Gaps
Strengthening International Human Rights Institutions

Secularism, Religion and Human Rights

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History and Development of Secularism
Secularism, Religion and Humanitarianism
State Secularism and Secular Society
Secular Ethics and Organisations
Secularism and the International Bill of Human Rights
Secularism and Respect for Religion
Secularism and Human Rights
Secularism in the Modern World
The Crisis of Secularism
Secularism and Non-Religion
Secularism and Religious Extremism

Emerging and Interdisciplinary Perspectives

Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Conflict between Intellectual Property Rights and Human Rights
Human Rights, Democracy and Global Governance
Contemporary Challenges to the Universal Protection of Human Rights
Emerging Perspectives in Human Rights Law and Policy

Note: The above themes are indicative and not exhaustive. Original research papers addressing contemporary, emerging and interdisciplinary issues relating to human rights are also welcome.

Publication Opportunity

Selected scholarly contributions will be published in an edited book with an ISBN Number.

Mode

The International Conference will be conducted entirely in online mode.

Submission Guidelines

An Abstract not exceeding 250 words shall be submitted for consideration.
The Abstract must be mailed to [email protected] on or before 22nd of October. It must be accompanied by a cover page, stating the following:
- Title of the paper
- Sub-Theme
- Name of Author(s)
- Name of Institute/Organization
- Official Designation
- E-mail Address
- Postal Address
- Contact Number
All submissions must be in the Microsoft Word Format with a one-inch margin on all sides.
The text must be in Times New Roman with font size 12 and line spacing of 1.5.
Footnotes must be in Times New Roman, font size 10 with single line spacing.
Citation Style: Bluebook 20th Edition style of citation should be followed throughout.
Word Limit: 2500 words (excluding footnotes).
Research Papers should be written in the English Language.

Other Guidelines

All submissions must be original and unpublished work of the author/s and should not have been submitted, accepted or published elsewhere.
Co-authorship, a maximum of two, among individuals from the same or different institutions is allowed.
Articles will pass through blind peer review and acceptance will be subject to the report of the peer review team.
Submissions not meeting the requirements mentioned will not be reviewed.
The Editorial Board reserves the rights to accept and reject the submissions at any stage of the review.
Citations are required and the links to the citations should be added along with it.
Articles found plagiarized will be summarily rejected. Plagiarism > 10% will be a ground for rejection.
Papers can be presented in absentia also without any additional charges.

Publication Fee

Authors whose papers are selected for publication will be required to pay a nominal fee of ₹800/-, which includes the hard copy and online/e-copy of the published book.

Submission Procedure

Kindly send the abstract on or before 22nd of October 2026 by e-mail to [email protected].

Submission Timeline

Submission of Abstracts: 22nd October, 2026
Communication of Abstract Acceptance: 23rd October, 2026
Submission of Full Paper: 18th November, 2026
Intimation of Full Paper Acceptance: 19th November, 2026
Date of Payment of Registration Fee: 20th November, 2026
Date of International Conference: 10th December, 2026

Registration Fees and Payment Details

Academicians: Rs. 1000 (+ Co Author, if any – Rs. 800)
Research Scholar: Rs. 850 (+ Co Author, if any – Rs. 650)
Students (PG & UG): Rs. 750 (+ Co Author, if any – Rs. 600)
Participation Only: Rs. 250
Publication Fees: Rs. 800 shall be collected from the selected authors later.