CfP: National Conference on Rights of Transgender People by HPNLU [Hybrid; May 23]: Submit by May 14

HPNLU Shimla is organizing a National Conference on the Rights of Transgender People and is inviting submissions for the same.

About HPNLU

The Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU, Shimla) was established by the State Government in the year 2016 by an Act of the Legislature (Act 16 of 2016).

About the Conference

This Conference aims to delve deep into the duality of society, the extreme agonies of transgenders, and the challenges met by them.

Furthermore, it aims to address various concerns and causes of their tribulations such as forms of subjugation and humiliation encountered by them, sexual and emotional hostility from society, absence of a congenial environment, and attitude towards them.

About the Call for Papers

• The Conference invites research papers on the ‘Rights of Transgender People from research scholars, academicians, activists, lawyers, members of the transgender community, students, and faculty from different disciplines to share their outlooks on the subjects of deliberation. 
• In preparing the abstract of their proposed papers, they encourage prospective participants to engage with the highlighted theme of the conference.

Sub-Themes

• Trans visibility in Literature.
•  Mythology, Folktales, and Transgender.
• Social Exclusivity.
• Transgenders and Human Rights. 
• Economic, Social, and Political Vulnerability of Transgender.
• Medical/Clinical Challenges Social Stigmatization of Transgenders.
• Gender dysphoria.
• Discriminatory barriers to Housing and Employment.
• Sex-work and Sustainability.
• Self-esteem and identity issues. 
• Transgender Rights and Sexual Diversity. 
• Impact of Transgender Literature on Law and Society. 
• Transgender And Marriage Issues. 
• Transgender and Religion. 

Note: The Sub-Themes are only illustrative.

Mode

Kindly note that the seminar will be conducted in hybrid mode with offline presentations at Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla. 

Registration Fees

• Registration charges for Academicians/Other professionals: Rs. 1000/-
• Registration charges for Research Scholars/Students: Rs. 500/-
• Register through the link given at the end of this post.

Important Dates

• Submission of Abstract: May 14, 2023 
• Intimation of Abstract/Concept note shortlisting: May 16, 2023 
• Submission of Full paper: May 21, 2023

Click here to register.

Source: Lawctopus