Call for Papers | XI International Students Conference 2023 | Institute of Law, Nirma University | UNHCR, India | 15 February 2023.

Call for Papers is being invited for XI International Students Conference 2023 by Institute of Law, Nirma University in association with UNHCR, India (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) by 15 February 2023.

About the Institute of Law, Nirma University

Founded on the vision of Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, the Institute of Law, Nirma University (ILNU), established in 2007, focuses on bringing about a paradigm shift in the delivery of legal education in the country. It aims to add newer dimensions to legal education that would incorporate international standards and provide an environment for innovation and dynamic scholarship. Embodying the principles of justice education, excellence, and professionalism, ILNU imparts quality legal education that has produced a new generation of lawyers, leaders, and policymakers over the years.

About CIHL & HR

The Centre for International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights endeavours to develop a research-based and inquisitive platform for students in this field of law and to keep up an academic response to the prevalent contemporary challenges in International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law.

To make the Institute a Centre of excellence on the legal education map of India, it aims at providing world-class facilities to impart training and conduct research in the field of Law. Currently, the Institute has twelve research centres of which, the Centre for International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights Law is one of them.

About the conference

The conference is conducted annually by the centre with a vision to generate awareness amongst the students and academia. To address the contemporary issues and challenges faced by scholars, academicians, practitioners, and students in the field of International Humanitarian and Refugee Law.

Acting as a facilitator, the conference is to present a platform for interaction between eminent personalities, zealous students, dedicated organizations and every such stakeholder having interest in the field.

To encourage research and dialogue amongst young scholars, the best papers will be rewarded with a cash prize and selected papers will be published in an edited volume of Conference Proceedings.

Theme

Urban Warfare and Protection of Refugees

Sub Themes

• Impact of armed conflicts on children (international and non-international).
  
• Climate risks and armed conflict.
  
• Sexual Gender Based Violence as a weapon of war.
  
• Autonomous weapon system and security.
  
• Displacement due to climate change.
  
• Discrimination in granting asylum status.
  
• Examining the role of the United Nations in existing geopolitics.
  
• Vaccine equity in the existing world order.
  
• Impact of war on essential services.
  
• Urban Warfare and the Russia-Ukraine War.
  
• Access to asylum and refugee definition.
  
• How to promote Refugee protection in absence of a National Refugee Law Framework.
  
• Principle of non-refoulment in non-signatory states (1951 convention).
  
• Inclusion of Refugees and Asylum-seekers in national services.
  
• Need for a comprehensive solution for refugees.
• Access to asylum and refugee definition.
  

Eligibility

The conference is open to undergraduate/postgraduate students, academicians, and PhD scholars. This conference is an opportunity for all to interact with like-minded individuals from different institutes all across the globe. The conference will also provide a platform for discussions and deliberations with experts, dedicated organizations, and stakeholders in the relevant field.

Registration Fees

The registration fee for the conference is Rs.500/- for those who are interested to be a participant in the conference.

Prizes

To encourage participants, the best papers will be rewarded, and selected papers would be published in an edited volume of Conference proceedings by the Centre.

Mode

Hybrid (Online & Offline)

Note: Please submit your abstract and final paper through email id.

Important Dates

• Deadline for Abstract Submission: 15th February 2023.
• Final Paper Submission: 28th February 2023
• Date for the conference: 18th March 2023.

Contact

• Faculty Coordinator: Ms. Anviksha Pachori.
• Student Coordinator(s):
• Harmanjot Kaur, Chairperson: (+91 93303 29151) [WhatsApp Available]
• Ronak Sharma, Vice Chairperson: (+91 80945 95839) [WhatsApp Available]
• Vagmee Sk Mishra, Secretary: (+91 95160 61256) [WhatsApp Available]
• Email: cihls@nirmauni.ac.in