About this event
<p>Saraswati Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Palwal, is organising a two-day national seminar, <strong>From Margin to Main Stream – Women at Organized & Unorganized Work Sectors</strong>, on 25–26 November 2026. The call invites original research examining women’s rights, safety, participation and opportunities in formal and informal employment.</p><h2>About the Organiser</h2><p>Saraswati Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a women’s higher-education institution in Palwal, Haryana. The seminar is organised with involvement from Saraswati Institute of Law and is advertised as supported by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).</p><h2>About the Seminar</h2><p>The programme aims to connect research, law and public policy on workplace discrimination, unpaid care work, employment security, health, technological change and the experience of marginalised workers. Participants are invited to submit abstracts and present research papers.</p><h2>Theme or Topics</h2><ul><li>Women’s workforce participation, wage inequality and workplace barriers</li><li>Occupational health, reproductive health and workplace safety</li><li>Unpaid domestic labour and the care economy</li><li>Artificial intelligence, automation and women’s employment</li><li>Labour law, constitutional rights and prevention of workplace harassment</li><li>Women’s representation, affirmative action and leadership</li><li>Religion, identity, discrimination and inclusion at work</li><li>Marginalised women workers, migration, disability and informal employment</li><li>Financial inclusion, social security and economic empowerment</li><li>Gender-responsive governance, climate resilience and future work</li></ul><h2>Eligibility</h2><ul><li>Academicians, research scholars and students working on related legal or social-science questions</li><li>Legal professionals, policymakers, industry representatives and civil-society participants</li><li>Researchers and other interested participants from relevant disciplines</li><li>Maximum two authors per paper; a presentation is required</li><li>Participants from Delhi-NCR and Haryana must attend in person; those elsewhere may opt for hybrid participation</li></ul><h2>Submission Requirements</h2><ul><li>Abstract: 300–500 words, including objectives, methodology, data sources and keywords.</li><li>Full paper: 5,000–8,000 words excluding footnotes; original and unpublished work.</li><li>Abstracts should be prepared in Microsoft Word, Times New Roman, 12-point font, with 1.5-line spacing.</li><li>Submit the full paper with a plagiarism report and an AI report. Papers with plagiarism above 9% will be rejected.</li><li>The announced guidance specifies APA 7th Edition for footnotes; consult the event brochure for the full instructions.</li></ul><h2>Important Dates</h2><ul><li><strong>Abstract deadline:</strong> 31 October 2026.</li><li><strong>Abstract acceptance:</strong> 3 November 2026.</li><li><strong>Full paper deadline:</strong> 15 November 2026.</li><li><strong>Seminar:</strong> 25–26 November 2026.</li></ul><h2>Fees</h2><p>No registration fee is advertised. Accommodation, if arranged, may be chargeable. Travel or daily allowances will not be provided. Any separate paper-processing fee is unspecified.</p><h2>Prizes/Benefits</h2><p>Presentation certificates are available to eligible registered participants who present their papers. One Best Presenter Certificate is announced. Possible journal publication is conditional on editorial acceptance, applicable policies and necessary permissions; it is not guaranteed.</p><h2>Venue/Mode</h2><p><strong>Venue:</strong> Saraswati Mahila Mahavidyalaya, By-Pass Road, Near Bus Stand, Palwal – 121102, Haryana. Participants from Delhi-NCR and Haryana must attend offline; participants from other regions may choose hybrid participation. The online platform has not been specified.</p><h2>How to Register/Submit</h2><p>Submit your abstract together with the registration form using the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSckgQzn1q4SDI08eUVZx19wH9P-GBYy091Bb5ajVDHu0qp2Jw/viewform" rel="noopener noreferrer">submission form</a> by 31 October 2026. The complete paper and accompanying reports are due by 15 November 2026. For enquiries, email <strong>saraswatilawseminar@gmail.com</strong>.</p>
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