International Conference by Birla Global University, Bbsr

About the Conference

Birla School of Law, Birla Global University, Bhubaneswar, is organising an International Conference on “Emerging Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in Human Rights and Freedom of Expression”.

This international conference aims to bring together legal scholars, human rights practitioners, policymakers, researchers, civil society actors, & students to engage in critical dialogue on contemporary human rights challenges & emerging opportunities, with special emphasis on freedom of expression.

The conference seeks to foster interdisciplinary exchange, promote comparative perspectives, and contribute to both academic scholarship and rights-based policymaking.

Sub-themes

• Freedom of Expression and Democratic Governance
• Digital Rights, Surveillance, and the Right to Privacy
• Hate Speech, Misinformation, and Human Rights
• Media, Technology, and Human Rights Advocacy
• Gender Equality and Human Rights
• Rights of Marginalised and Vulnerable Communities
• Migration, Refugees, and Statelessness
• Business and Human Rights
• Access to Justice and Rule of Law
• Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
• International Human Rights Law and Accountability
• Civil Society, Dissent, and Shrinking Civic Spaces

Submission Guidelines

• Manuscript Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx)
• Font: Times New Roman, Size 12
• Line Spacing: 1.5 | Margin: 1 inch
• Maximum Word Limit: 6,000 words
• Similarity Index: Must not be more than 10%
• AI index: Must be 0%
• Referencing Style: American Psychological Association (APA 7th Edition)
• Primary Headings: UPPERCASE & BOLD
• Sub-headings: Title Case & Bold
• The soft copy of the abstract must include all authors’ details: name, affiliation, email, and mobile number and must be submitted to the link given below this post.

Upon acceptance of the abstract, the complete manuscript must be submitted within the specified timeline. If there is more than one author, each must register separately, and separate registration fees will apply.

Registration Details

Co-authors must be mentioned in the respective registration forms. Joint registrations or payments will not be accepted. Register through the link given in the above page or through the QR given in the brochure.

Fees:

• PARTICIPATION (WITHOUT PAPER PRESENTATION): ₹500 or $25
• UG/PG STUDENTS: ₹500 or $25
• PHD SCHOLARS: ₹1,000 or $50
• ACADEMICIANS: ₹1,500 or $100
• INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS: ₹2,500 or $150

Account Details:

• NAME OF THE ACCOUNT HOLDER: Birla Global University
• NAME OF THE BANK: HDFC Bank
• ACCOUNT NUMBER: 50100503000709
• IFSC CODE: HDFC0003722
• BRANCH: Jagamara, Bhubaneswar
• SWIFT CODE: HDFCINBB

Important Dates

• Last Date for Abstract Submission: 03 March 2026
• Notification of Acceptance: 10 March 2026
• Last Date of Registration: 13 March 2026
• Last Date of Full Paper Submission: 23 March 2026
• Conference Dates: 30-31 March 2026

Click here to Register.