National Seminar on Women in Organised and Unorganised Work Sectors

About this event

<p>Saraswati Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Palwal, Haryana, has announced a two-day national seminar on women in organised and unorganised work sectors, scheduled for 25–26 November 2026. Researchers and legal professionals are invited to submit original papers addressing workplace equality, labour rights and women’s economic participation.</p><h2>About the Organiser</h2><p>Saraswati Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a higher education institution in Palwal, Haryana. The event announcement identifies Saraswati Institute of Law, Palwal, faculty members as the conference director and coordinator.</p><h2>About the Event</h2><p>The seminar will consider the legal, social and economic conditions affecting women across formal and informal employment. The programme invites evidence-based discussion of occupational safety, discrimination, unpaid care work, workplace security and policy reform.</p><h2>Theme or Topics</h2><ul><li>Women’s workforce participation and barriers to employment</li><li>Occupational health, safety and reproductive concerns</li><li>Unpaid labour and the care economy</li><li>Artificial intelligence and the future of women’s employment</li><li>Labour law, workplace security and protection against discrimination</li><li>Representation, reservation and women’s leadership</li><li>Religion, identity, inclusion and intersectional disadvantage</li><li>Economic empowerment, gender-responsive governance and climate resilience</li></ul><h2>Eligibility</h2><ul><li>Law students and research scholars</li><li>Academicians and legal practitioners</li><li>Other researchers working on gender justice, labour rights, constitutional law, human rights or women’s empowerment</li></ul><p>Up to two authors may contribute to a paper. Presenting authors are expected to present their research at the seminar.</p><h2>Submission Guidelines</h2><ul><li>Submit an original, unpublished abstract of 300–500 words covering objectives, methodology, data sources and keywords.</li><li>Full papers should be 5,000–8,000 words, excluding footnotes.</li><li>Abstracts should use Times New Roman, 12-point font and 1.5 line spacing; full papers should follow APA 7th edition citation style.</li><li>The announcement states that papers exceeding a 9% plagiarism threshold will be rejected.</li></ul><h2>Important Dates</h2><ul><li><strong>Abstract submission:</strong> 31 October 2026</li><li><strong>Abstract acceptance notification:</strong> 3 November 2026</li><li><strong>Full paper submission:</strong> 15 November 2026</li><li><strong>Seminar:</strong> 25–26 November 2026</li></ul><h2>Fees</h2><p>No registration fee is specified for participants.</p><h2>Prizes / Benefits</h2><p>Presenting participants may receive presentation certificates, subject to seminar guidelines. The announcement mentions potential journal publication opportunities, subject to necessary permissions and applicable publication policies; publication is not guaranteed.</p><h2>Venue / Mode</h2><p><strong>Venue:</strong> Saraswati Mahila Mahavidyalaya, By-Pass Road, near Bus Stand, Palwal 121102, Haryana, India.</p><p>Participants from Delhi-NCR and Haryana must attend in person. Participants from other regions may opt for hybrid participation.</p><h2>How to Register / Submit</h2><p>Use the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckgQzn1q4SDI08eUVZx19wH9P-GBYy091Bb5ajVDHu0qp2Jw/viewform" rel="noopener noreferrer">registration form</a> linked in the event announcement. Follow the organisers’ submission instructions and confirm the applicable presentation mode.</p><p><strong>Contact:</strong> <a href="mailto:saraswatilawseminar@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">saraswatilawseminar@gmail.com</a> | 8053808885.</p>

Venue

Saraswati Mahila Mahavidyalaya, By-Pass Road, near Bus Stand, Palwal 121102, Haryana

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