{"id":364672,"date":"2025-10-24T14:00:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T08:30:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/?p=364672"},"modified":"2025-10-24T15:07:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:37:41","slug":"nuals-kochi-call-for-papers-healthcare-gender-justice-conference-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scconline.com\/blog\/post\/2025\/10\/24\/nuals-kochi-call-for-papers-healthcare-gender-justice-conference-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Papers | NUALS Kochi Online Conference on “Healthcare and Gender Justice” | Submit Abstract by November 20"},"content":{"rendered":"
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About the Organisation<\/h3>\n

The Centre for Health Law and Policy (CHLP)<\/span> was established on 8th August 2014<\/span> at the National University of Advanced Legal Studies (NUALS), Kochi<\/span>. It serves as an interdisciplinary research centre promoting innovative scholarship in health law through teaching, research, consultancy, and advocacy.
The Centre has organised several significant events, including the National Workshop on the Right to Emergency Medical Care<\/span> and the International Seminar on Access to Medicine and Novel Medical Technologies<\/span>. It has also published a book titled Healthcare, Technology and the Law: Interplay between Regulations and Digital Healthcare<\/span>.<\/p>\n

About the Journal<\/h3>\n

Selected papers presented during the conference will be published in a book with an ISBN number<\/span>, after incorporating suggestions made during the presentation sessions. Confirmation of selection will be sent to the respective authors via email post-conference.<\/p>\n

About Call for Papers<\/h3>\n

This conference aims to explore the intersection between healthcare and gender justice<\/span>, encouraging interdisciplinary dialogue on issues relating to law, policy, healthcare systems, and gender equity. Submissions are invited from participants interested in engaging with both theoretical and practical dimensions of these issues.<\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/h3>\n

Submissions are invited from law students, academicians, research scholars, legal practitioners, and industry professionals<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Co-authorship of up to two authors<\/span> is permitted, including collaborations across institutions.<\/p>\n

Theme<\/h3>\n

Healthcare and Gender Justice: Perspectives on Contemporary Issues<\/p>\n

Submission Categories<\/h3>\n

Participants may submit research papers based on the main theme or any of the following indicative sub-themes:<\/p>\n

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  1. \n

    Gender and Health in International Law: CEDAW, ICESCR, and SDG 5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. \n

    Intersectionality in Healthcare: Gender, Caste, Class, and Disability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Human Rights and the Right to Health: A Gendered Perspective<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  4. \n

    The Role of the Judiciary in Advancing Gender-Equitable Healthcare<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  5. \n

    Reproductive Autonomy and Bodily Integrity: Legal and Ethical Challenges<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  6. \n

    Abortion Rights and Access: Comparative Perspectives<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  7. \n

    Transgender and Intersex Rights in Healthcare Law and Policy<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  8. \n

    Gender Affirming \/ Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  9. \n

    PC-PNDT Act: Issues in Enforcement and Downfalls<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  10. \n

    Online Therapy: Pre and Post COVID-19<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  11. \n

    Mental Health and Underprivileged Children<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  12. \n

    Gender Sensitisation and Health Education<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  13. \n

    Genital Mutilation of Children in India: Impact on Mental Health<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  14. \n

    Sexual Harassment and Mental Healthcare<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  15. \n

    Pharmacogenomics and Health Law<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    (The sub-themes are indicative; authors are encouraged to write on related topics within the overall theme.)<\/p>\n

    Formatting Guidelines<\/h3>\n