Call for Abstracts | National Seminar on From Margins to Mainstream: The journey of Third Gender in India by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University: Submit by Jan 20

About the university

Established under the Uttar Pradesh Arabi Farsi Universities Act 2009 (U.P. Act No. 12 of 2009) this University got its name as ‘Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University’ by an Amendment in the year 2012 in the name of well acclaimed Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer whose simplicity and generosity have inspired people across the globe. University holds status under section 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956. In the month of February, 2020, the State Cabinet passed the proposal to rename the University as ‘Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University.’

About the Department

The Faculty of Legal Studies, established in 2021, is dedicated to fostering excellence in legal education, research, and professional training. In 2021, it started with the introduction of a 2 years LL.M. course. Since its inception, the faculty has worked to create a dynamic academic environment that blends rigorous academics with practical exposure. Further undergraduate courses B.A.LL.B. & LL.B. were introduced in 2023 and are approved by the Bar Council of India. The Faculty of Legal Studies offers comprehensive legal education, fostering critical thinking and ethical reasoning.

A major milestone was achieved in August 2025 with the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Moot Court Hall, providing students with hands-on experience in advocacy and courtroom practice. The department also has a robust Free Legal Aid clinic which allows students to be socially sensitive in their pursuit to achieve professional acumen. The department also conducts regular educational trips for students such as Court visits, jail visits to gain practical exposure. The faculty is committed to nurturing not only well-informed legal professionals but also socially responsible citizens who can contribute meaningfully to the justice system and the society. At present approximately, 500 students are enrolled in the Department.

About the seminar

Transgender community has been facing isolation, exclusion, hatred, discrimination in many parts of the world including India. Moreover, the community faces lack of educational facilities, homelessness, lack of medical facilities including HIV care and unemployment. In extreme cases, they may also face physical assault, sometimes even fatal. As per the Census 2011, around 0.04% of the population of India comprises of the Transgender persons.

However, there is a dearth of data collection on transgender population in recent times in India, in 2019, the Central government has enacted the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act to protect the rights of transgender persons and their welfare. Since it is a sensitive issue, brutalities and discrimination against transgender persons are easily overlooked by all the stakeholders including police and the State.

Against this background, Faculty of Legal Studies, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Language University, Lucknow proposes to conduct a two-day International Seminar from 5-6th February, 2026 on the theme “From Margins to Mainstream: The journey of the Third Gender in India”. The seminar will be attended by academicians, experts in legal field and social work, legal practitioners, members of various NGOs working with third gender community and students. Researchers and experts across India will present papers, addressing the challenges faced by the third gender community. The seminar will provide a platform to critically analyse the interventions of the government and non-government agencies for safeguarding the interests of third gender persons in India. The seminar will be conducted in hybrid mode.

Sub themes

• Historical and cultural perspectives on Third Gender in india.
• Religious and socio-Cultural Barriers to Third Gender Empowerment
• Colonial and post-colonial marginalisation of the Third Gender
• The role of Social Movements in achieving Gender Justice
• The concept of Equality and social justice in the Indian Constitution
• Social Exclusion and Human Rights violations faced by the Third Gender
• Mental Health and Dignity as Human Rights Concerns
• Role of Youth in Promoting Acceptance & Inclusion
• Education as an agent of change: Employment & Entrepreneurship among the Third Gender
• Reservation and Affirmative Action Policies for the Third Gender
• Breaking Stereotypes: The Role of Families in supporting Third Gender Individual
• The role of Judiciary in ensuring social justice for the Third Gender in the light of NALSA v. Union of India
• Media and the public perception of the third Gender across the Globe
• Representation in Politics, Arts and Media
• Public Policy and Government Initiatives for Social Inclusion at international level
• Building an Inclusive Economy with Third Gender Participation
• Role of Academia in promoting Gender Sensitivity
• Corporate responsibility in Third Gender Inclusion
• Vision for an egalitarian and Inclusive Society·
• The role of NGOs and civil society in empowering the Third Gender
• Any other topic related to the theme of the seminar

Eligibility

Minimum under-graduate student from any discipline.

Research Scholars, Policy Makers involved in Law reform and Human Rights, Advocates and Legal Professionals, Academicians and University-level Educators, Postgraduate Students pursuing LL.M. or other related degrees, Undergraduate Students (preferred with a co-author) and Social Activists.

Call for papers and submission guidelines

• Word limit for Abstract: 250 to 350 words along with 5 key words
• Word limit for Paper: 3000 to 5000 words
• Citation Style: OSCOLA 4th edition

Abstract

• Font Style – Times New Roman
• Font Size – 1 2
• Spacing – 1.0 & Justified

Manuscript

• A-4; 1 inch margin
• Font Style – Times New Roman
• Font size – Heading – 14
• Font Size – Body – 12
• Spacing – 1.0 & Justified
• The author has to ensure that the manuscript is his original and unpublished work & is not under consideration for publication at any other platform. The manuscript should be free from plagiarism but there can be a Similarity Index up-to 10%.
• Co-author have to submit their fees separately. Participants will be provided with refreshment, lunch, kit & Certificates.
• Selected papers will be published in a book with an ISBN number. Author will be charged additionally for personal copies.
• Participants have to send their abstract/manuscript to: [email protected]
• In case of on-spot registration Rs. 300 will be charged extra for any category and kit shall be subject to availability.

Seminar Registration Details

Registration Fees:

• UG students from KMCLU – Rs. 350
• UG students from other University – Rs. 400
• PG students from KMCLU – Rs. 500
• PG students from other university – Rs. 600
• Research scholars from KMCLU – Rs. 700
• Research scholars from other university – Rs. 800
• Academicians from KMCLU – Rs. 1000
• Academicians from other university – Rs. 1200

Registration Process

For registration, follow the link:

Click Here To Register.

For Abstract and Manuscript: [email protected]

Important dates

• Deadline for Abstract Submission: 30th Jan, 2026
• Deadline for Paper Submission: 2nd Feb, 2026
• Deadline for Registration: 30th Jan, 2026

Contact Info

Dr. Shweta Trivedi – 9415141997

Student co-ordinators:-

• Tanmay Singh – 8318905885
• Aishvrye Verma – 8081069042
• Ramsha Imtiyaz – 829935383
• Divyansh Pathak – 9838140859
• Keshav Pandey – 7895284863
• Asmita Mishra – 7300620757
• Aman Tripathi – 7880847201

The brochure is here.