Raipur, Chhattisgarh, The Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur, is set to host a landmark Two-Day International Conference titled "Law, Rights & Indigenous Futures: Rethinking Tribal Justice in a Globalized World" on March 28th and 29th, 2026. Organized by the School of Law & Humanities and the Centre for the Study of Law & Indigenous People, this virtual event aims to address the critical challenges faced by indigenous and tribal communities and to explore resilient knowledge systems.
The conference comes at a pivotal historical moment, when indigenous populations face the dual realities of severe marginalization and displacement, while simultaneously offering alternative visions of justice, environmental ethics, and community living. HNLU seeks to break traditional academic silos by fostering an interdisciplinary dialogue that brings together scholars from law, sociology, anthropology, political science, environmental studies, and cultural studies. This holistic approach will examine customary laws alongside constitutional promises and oral traditions, as well as international human rights standards. The event's extensive themes include law and justice, cultural identity, public policy, climate sustainability, and the impacts of globalization and development-induced displacement on tribal regions.
To ensure a comprehensive exploration of these issues, the conference organizers have opened submissions for research papers, policy briefs, community case studies, and ethnographic narratives. All submissions will undergo a rigorous blind peer-review process and a similarity check, with a strict 10% limit on similarity and a 20% limit on the use of artificial intelligence tools. Selected high-quality papers will have the opportunity to be published in an edited book or journal, providing a platform for long-term scholarly and policy impact. The conference will feature a diverse panel of experts, including eminent professors, legal practitioners, policy specialists, and tribal community leaders, to guide participants and enrich the global dialogue.
This conference presents a unique and significant opportunity for the youth, particularly postgraduate and undergraduate students in law and social sciences, to engage with global debates on indigenous rights. By centering student voices and encouraging participation from first-generation and indigenous scholars, the event actively dismantles academic hierarchies and creates more inclusive spaces for dialogue. Young researchers can develop vital professional skills in research, writing, and policy engagement while building transnational solidarity with peers and experts worldwide. This platform not only allows the youth to contribute original analysis to pressing social issues but also equips them to imagine and shape a future defined by justice and resilience for indigenous communities.
Students and interested participants can find comprehensive details on submission guidelines, registration fees, and the abstract submission portal on the official university website at www.hnlu.ac.in. The website provides access to the necessary forms and contact information for the conference secretariat to assist with any specific queries.
At EduAdvice, we believe that education is the most powerful tool for social transformation. We are proud to highlight initiatives like HNLU's International Conference, which champion the voices of the marginalized and provide students with the platform to become thought leaders of tomorrow. We encourage all aspiring scholars and legal minds to seize this opportunity to contribute to a more just and inclusive world. Your perspective is the key to a better future.
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