{"id":340733,"date":"2025-02-07T13:30:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T08:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=340733"},"modified":"2025-02-07T14:09:37","modified_gmt":"2025-02-07T08:39:37","slug":"ggv-bilaspur-human-rights-in-transition-contemporary-challenges-and-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/02\/07\/ggv-bilaspur-human-rights-in-transition-contemporary-challenges-and-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"GGV, Bilaspur | Human Rights in Transition: Contemporary Challenges and Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I. About the GGV<\/h3>\n

Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (GGV) is a premier Green Campus Central University located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, established under the Central University Act 2009, No. 25 of 2009. The university is named after the revered saint Guru Ghasidas and guided by the Sanskrit motto “Gyan Panth Kripan kae Dhara” (The Path of Knowledge is the Flow of Grace). Furthermore, GGV is accredited with the prestigious NAAC A++ grade, indicating that an educational institution has received the highest level of accreditation based on various parameters such as infrastructure and teaching quality while fostering a vibrant learning environment and making it a centre for holistic growth.<\/p>\n

II. About the Conference<\/h3>\n

Human rights are the bedrock of any democratic society, especially in Countries such as India, where their protection and promotion of these rights face numerous challenges stemming from social, economic, political, and technological transformations. This conference aims to critically analyse the state of human rights in India while addressing major challenges like caste discrimination, gender violence, and digital surveillance and also explore opportunities for strengthening the human rights framework through policy reforms and legal amendments.<\/p>\n

III. Call for Paper<\/h3>\n

We cordially invite Academicians, Legal Professionals, Policymakers, Scholars\/Researchers, Students, Member of Civil Society, Human Rights Activist, and Government Officials to contribute their stake and present a paper for National Conference. The Conference will feature technical sessions addressing various sub-themes listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Sub-Themes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1. Constitutional and Legal Framework for Human Rights<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1. The Constitutional Protection of Human Rights: Challenges and Opportunities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. Freedom of Expression: Challenges in the Age of Sedition Laws and Dissent<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. Custodial Violence and Criminal Justice Reforms<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. Refugee Rights and Statelessness: CAA and NRC Implications<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. Judicial Activism and Its Role in Promoting Human Rights<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2. Social Justice and Marginalized Communities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6. Caste-based Atrocities and the Struggle for Equality among Dalits<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7. Tribal Communities: Displacement, Land Rights, and Cultural Survival<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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8. Gender-based Violence: Gaps in Protection and Enforcement<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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9. Rights of the LGBTQ+ Community: Progress and Challenges<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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10. Access to Education and Healthcare for Marginalized Communities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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3. Economic Inequality and Labour Rights<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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11. Economic Inequality: Impact on Access to Human Rights<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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12. Migrant Workers’ Rights: Labour Laws and Social Security<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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13. The Unorganized Sector: Labour Rights and Exploitation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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14. Sexual Harassment and Workplace Discrimination<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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15. Challenges in Enforcing Minimum Wage Laws<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4. Environmental and Climate Justice<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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16. Environmental Justice: Climate Change and Vulnerable Communities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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17. The Right to a Healthy Environment: Integrating Human Rights and Environmental Laws<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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18. Human Rights in Conflict Zones: Geopolitical Constraints<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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19. Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Climate Refugees<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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20. Community-based Strategies for Sustainable Development<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5. Cyber and Digital Rights<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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21. Digital Privacy: Data Protection and Surveillance Challenges<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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22. Cybercrimes and Online Harassment: Strengthening Legal Frameworks<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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23. Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights: Ethical Considerations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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24. Regulation of Hate Speech and Misinformation Online<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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25. The Right to Internet Access as a Human Right<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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6. Global Human Rights Challenges<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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26. International Human Rights Violations: Accountability and Governance<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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27. Human Trafficking and Forced Labour: Strengthening Legal Responses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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28. Refugee Crises and the Role of International Organizations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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29. Post-conflict Rehabilitation and Justice Mechanisms<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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30. Emerging Issues in Global Health and Human Rights<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7. Civil Society and Political Freedoms<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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31. Shrinking Space for Political Dissent: Role of Civil Society<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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32. Media and Freedom of Speech in Democratic Societies<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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33. Whistleblowers and the Protection of Democratic Values<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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34. The Role of NGOs in Advancing Human Rights<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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35. Citizen Movements and Grassroots Advocacy for Political Freedoms<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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8. Emerging Issues and Intersectionality<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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36. Papers addressing intersections of caste, gender, environment, economic disparity, and other interdisciplinary themes<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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37. Intersectionality in Policy-making: Challenges and Opportunities<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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38. Addressing Discrimination through a Multidisciplinary Approach<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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39. Technology and Intersectional Disparities in Access to Rights<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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40. The Role of Cultural Narratives in Shaping Human Rights Discourses<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

IV. Submission Guidelines<\/h3>\n

Submissions should include:<\/p>\n