Centre For Gender Justice Studies, MNLU Nagpur, Announces 2nd National Conference On “Gender Justice: Breaking Stereotypes, Discrimination And Prejudice”

About Maharashtra National University, Nagpur

Maharashtra National Law University (MNLU), Nagpur was established by the Government of Maharashtra in 2014. The university is an academic fraternity of individuals who foster the aim of excellence and holistic development in order to contribute effectively to society. The university aims to train socially responsible and accountable legal professionals.

About The Centre

The Centre for Gender Justice Studies, an initiative by Prof. (Dr.) Shilpa Jain, Professor of Law at Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur, aims to address the emerging rights of diverse genders and ensure their freedom to fully realize basic rights.

Committed to contributing meaningfully to the field, the Centre undertakes interdisciplinary studies involving legal academia and other stakeholders, enriching the global discourse on gender justice

Details About The Conference

Gender equality is not only a fundamental human right but a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous, sustainable world. It is important to observe that sex is biological manifestation, while gender is a social tag that is based on certain pre-defined norms. The Constitution of India guarantees equality before the law and equal opportunity for all, yet overcoming discrimination and prejudice remains a long journey.

Additionally, Goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals 2015 aims for gender equality by 2030. Achieving these calls for resilience against persistent barriers. To achieve an overall development, the marginalized genders must engage socially, economically and politically on a larger level. In this backdrop MNLU, Nagpur is organizing the 2nd National Conference on “Gender Justice: Breaking Stereotypes, Discriminations and Prejudices.”

Mode Of The Conference: Location And Venue

The Conference shall be held in hybrid mode. The participants can choose to present either in online mode or at the campus of Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur.

Awards

One paper from each theme will be given the BEST PRESENTATION Award Certificate. Selected papers under each theme will be published in a book carrying ISBN number

Themes And Sub Themes

1. Gender and Law

i. Impact of New Criminal Laws on Gender Rights and Vulnerabilities

ii. Gender Justice within Global Legal Frameworks and Treaties

iii. Paternity, Custody and Visitation in Personal Laws of Father

iv. Gender and Faith: Navigating Power, Identity, and Belief

2. Gender and Art

i. Trans and Queer Expression Through Contemporary Art

ii. Changing Representations of Masculinity in Visual Culture

iii. Feminist and Intersectional Narratives in Film and Media

3. Gender and Technology

i. Artificial Intelligence: Perpetuator of Gender Bias

ii. Algorithms of Influence: Digital Identities and Queer Representation Online

iii. Incel Culture and the Manosphere as Sites of Gendered Identity Formation Online

iv. Gender Equality through Technology

4. Gender and Environment

i. Climate Change, Migration, and Gendered Vulnerabilities

ii. Environmental Justice: Intersections with Gender and Power

iii. Rethinking Nature and Resources through Feminist Political Ecology

5. Gender and Health

i. Mental Health: Breaking the Silence

ii. Reproductive and Bodily Autonomy Across the Gender Spectrum

iii. Trans and Non-Binary Health: Rights, Access, and Gaps in the Health Care System

6. Gender and Economics

i. Economic Marginalization of LGBTQIA+ Communities

ii. Power, Patriarchy, and Masculinity in Economic Structures

iii. Gender Budgeting: An Economic Analysis

Eligibility

1. Academicians

2. Lawyers

3. Social activists

4. Research Scholars

5. Students

Submission Guidelines

Abstract:

The abstract should not exceed 300 – 350 words, accompanied by a cover page stating the following:

· Theme and Sub-theme

· Title of the paper

· Name of the Author(s)

· E-mail address

· Postal address

· Contact Number

Only the selected abstracts will be permitted for presentation. Abstracts must be submitted on or before 18th January, 2026 on the following link:

https://forms.gle/DJsfcau2Y5DW38886

Note: Co-authorship is permitted to a maximum of two authors and at least one author must attend the Conference to present the paper. All submissions must be the author's original and unpublished work.

For research paper:

· The word limit of the paper shall be 4000-6000 words (exclusive of footnotes).

· The font style of the paper should be Times New Roman with font size 12 for the main text and 10 for the footnotes.

· The line spacing for the main text and footnotes should be 1.5" and 1" respectively. (Endnotes are not permitted).

· Margin of 1" should be maintained on all four sides of the pages.

· Citation Style: Bluebook, 20th edition.

· The file name should be in the format given.

· Nomenclature - Name of Author + Title of paper. The abstract and full paper has to be submitted in .doc format.

· The plagiarism limit is 10%. The submitted manuscript must be original human-authored work and not contain any text generated by artificial intelligence.

· All papers must be submitted on or before February 22, 2026.

Important Dates

1. Abstract Submission: January 18, 2026

2. Intimation of Acceptance: January 25, 2026

3. Date of Final Registration: January 31, 2026

4. Full Paper Submission: February 22, 2026

5. Conference Date: March 7, 2026

Registration/Submission Procedure

Abstract selection will be communicated via email. After the selection of the Abstract, participants are required to pay the registration fees (exclusive of accommodation charges) and upload the receipt to the registration form. Fee payment for registration can be done through the link provided through email.

The last date for payment of the registration fee is January 31st, 2026.

Accommodation will be provided on first come first serve basis, with additional charges.

Fee Details

Students & Research Scholars:

1.Single Authorship – Rs. 1,500

2.Co-Authorship – Rs. 2,300

Academicians & Professionals:

1.Single Authorship – Rs. 2,000

2.Co-Authorship - Rs. 3,000

Deadlines/Dates

The registration form can be filled by 11:59 pm, 31th January, 2026.

Contact Information

Ms. Tanya Bansal: tanyabansal@nlunagpur.ac.in

Ms. Shardul Makhare: shardulmakhare@nlunagpur.ac.in

Ms. Riya Thakre: riyathakre@nlunagpur.ac.in

For further information, queries may be directed to cgjs@nlunagpur.ac.in