MAHARASHTRA NATIONAL LAW
UNIVERSITY MUMBAI, INDIA
Presents
A Global Conference on Technology,
Crime and Transformative Justice
for Gender Equity
ON
3rd & 4th OCTOBER 2025
Academic Partners
The Noon Centre for
Temple University of
Equality and
University, East London, Diversity in Business
USA England
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Table of
Contents
About MNLU Mumbai,
India
About CWCRGJ &
CRCJ
About the Academic
Partners
About the Conference
Themes
Guidelines
About MNLU
Mumbai
Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai (MNLU
Mumbai) is a prestigious legal education institution in India.
Established in 2014, it operates as an autonomous law school,
following the model of other National Law Universities in the
country. Situated in Mumbai, a bustling metropolis, MNLU
Mumbai offers a conducive environment for learning and
growth.
MNLU Mumbai primarily focuses on providing high-quality
legal education to its students. The university offers a five-
year integrated Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (BA
LLB) program, enabling students to pursue a comprehensive
study of law alongside other disciplines. Additionally, MNLU
Mumbai provides postgraduate programs like Master of Laws
(LLM), doctoral studies (Ph.D.) and postgraduate diplomas
for those interested in specialized legal research and
academia. The institution is committed to promote legal
knowledge, ethical values, and the rule of law, aligning with
the principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
About
CWCRGJ &
CRCJ
The Center for Women, Child Rights and Gender Justice is established
with a vision to strengthen the existing knowledge and contribute to the
discourse for advocating for the rights of women, children and the
LGBTQIA+ community in the Indian and global perspective. Often, in the
feminist movement, the interests of the LGBTQIA+ community gets
sidelined and the Centre aims to be as inclusive as possible in its
approach by highlighting the needs of this community. Children are the
hope for the future and are also the most vulnerable section of society.
The Center endeavours to build awareness among the youth regarding
their rights. The Center will collaborate with National and International
organizations to redress the concern and grievances of women and
develop collaborative programs and projects for the cause of women
law, gender justice and child rights.
The Centre for Research in Criminal Justice (CRCJ) at MNLU Mumbai is
dedicated to advancing the study and practice of criminal justice. It
addresses issues such as criminal law, criminology, penology, and the
rights of the accused and victims. The CRCJ conducts extensive research,
organizes seminars and workshops, and collaborates with national and
international institutions to tackle contemporary challenges in criminal
justice. Additionally, CRCJ offers a specialised postgraduate diploma in
Crime Investigation, Medical Jurisprudence & Forensic Science and hosts
events to encourage dialogue and critical examination of pressing legal
issues. Through its comprehensive activities, CRCJ contributes to the
improvement of criminal justice policies and practices in India.
About our Academic
Partners
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, USA
Founded as a night school by Russell Conwell in 1884, Temple University has
evolved into an international powerhouse in higher education and a top
research institution with over 30,000 undergraduate, graduate and
professional students. Temple offers students a dynamic and nurturing
learning environment with the support of a renowned faculty, dedicated
academic advisors focused on setting a clear path to graduation and a
broad curriculum of more than 600 academic programs.
A longtime leader in professional education, Temple is also among the
nation’s largest educators in the combined fields of dentistry, law, medicine,
pharmacy and podiatry. Temple also offers a gateway to the world with
long-standing international campuses in Tokyo and Rome and study abroad
opportunities across six continents.
UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON, ENGLAND
The University of East London is a careers-first institution driving
change through a bold Vision 2028 strategy. They’re committed to
preparing students from all backgrounds to thrive in a rapidly
evolving world by combining academic excellence with real-world
experience.
With campuses in Stratford and the Royal Albert Dock, UEL sits at
the heart of East London, one of the UK’s most diverse, fastest-
growing, and opportunity-rich regions. It’s global community of over
40,000 students from 160+ nationalities reflects their inclusive ethos.
UEL is ranked first in the UK for tackling inequality (THE Impact
Rankings 2020) and leads in research aligned with the UN
Sustainable Development Goals, with 92% of their work rated
internationally recognised or above. They foster innovation,
champion diversity, and create pathways to impactful careers,
empowering students to make a difference locally and globally.
The Noon Centre for Equality and Diversity in Business
The Noon Centre for Equality and Diversity in Business, founded in 2012 with the support of Lord Noon
(Kt. MBE) and the Noon Foundation, is a hub for research, engagement, and action in workplace diversity.
Based within the School of Social Sciences, the Centre focuses on supporting students—particularly those
from underrepresented backgrounds—by bridging the gap between academia and the world of work.
Through cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and strong industry partnerships, the Centre prepares
students for real-world challenges via career development, industry engagement, and entrepreneurial
support. Their mission is to reduce barriers linked to ethnicity, gender, and background in accessing high-
quality jobs. They deliver toolkits, skills programmes, and mentoring schemes like the Global Reach and
Elite Student initiatives, all designed to boost employability and promote inclusive leadership. By fostering
dialogue with employers and driving impactful research, the Centre champions diversity and shapes more
equitable futures.
About the
Conference
The conference aims to bring together students, scholars, and
professionals to explore critical issues surrounding women’s
and LGBTQIA+ rights. Through thought-provoking panel
discussions, it will delve into key themes such as progressive
legal reforms, gender justice, role of technology in detection,
awareness and education, intersectional approaches to
feminism and LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and the need for
inclusive policies. The event aspires to generate impactful
policy suggestions, raise awareness on pressing gender-
related challenges, and create meaningful networks to drive
long-term change and collaboration in the pursuit of equality
and justice.
Timeline for the Conference
Conference Dates: 3rd and 4th October 2025
Last date for Abstract submission: 31st August 2025
Date for communication of Abstract selection: 8th
September 2025
Last date for payment of registration fees for selected
abstracts: 22nd September 2025
Date for presentation of papers: 3rd &4th October
Submission of final draft of selected papers after
presentation: 13th October 2025.
Date for beginning of peer review process: 20th October
2025
*Top 8 best quality papers shall be selected for
publication subject to peer review
Themes
Main Themes
Role of Technology and AI in
gender inclusivity
Legal and Social Reforms for
Women’s and Children’s Rights
Gender neutrality in sexual
.
violence
Gendered harassment on social
media and associated cyber
crimes
Inclusivity and Gender Neutrality
in Policy and Governance
Sub-Themes
Sub-Themes for Paper Presentation
1. Use of Technology in Preventing Gender-Based Violence
AI in Tracking and gender crime reporting
Technology and its role in Surveillance, Privacy and advancing
evidences in gender based crimes
Global trends and readiness for technological assistance to
combat gender based crimes
Role of technology in crime investigations and forensic analysis-
global trends
2. Reproductive rights, surrogacy and ART
Legal and Ethical Issues in cross-border Surrogacy
The Role of Consent, Agency, and International Human Rights
Global landscape of elective egg freezing and allied issues
3. Health Rights: Breast Cancer Awareness and Menstrual Hygiene
Policy in Support for Women’s Health Rights
Increasing Awareness on Breast
. Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Menstrual Hygiene, Accessibility, and Education
4.Gender Neutral Laws and Inclusivity
Advancing Gender Neutral approaches to sexual offences in Asian
countries
Transformative Constitutionalism and Criminal Laws
Inclusion of LGBTQIA+ Rights within Feminist Legal Reforms
Social and Cultural Barriers to Gender Neutrality
5.Addressing Sexual Violence and Rape Laws
Enhancing Legal Protections against Sexual Violence among all
genders
Support Systems and Rehabilitation for Survivors through use of
technology
Gendered Dimensions of Violence
ANY SUCH TOPIC ALIGNING WITH THE THEME OF CONFERENCE
Themes for
discussions
Themes for Plenary Sessions
1.Transformative Legal Reforms for Gender Rights
Navigating the Path toward Gender-Equitable Legislation
Judicial Activism and Rights Protection for Women and
Children
Need for Gender Neutral legislations
2.Health, Education, and Gender Justice
Breast Cancer Awareness, Accessibility, and Affordability
Prioritizing Menstrual Hygiene and Rights Awareness in
Education- global perspective
Addressing Health Inequities through Policy Reforms
.
3.Addressing Intersectionality in Gender Justice
Bridging Feminism and LGBTQIA+ Rights
Cultural and Societal Dimensions of Intersectionality
Legal Recognition and Support for Overlapping Identities
4.Role of Technology in combatting crimes
Use of technology in combatting crimes
War crimes and gender abuse- global trends
AI and assistance and privacy in cybercrimes.
Guidelines
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
The conference permits participation from academicians, Ph.D.
Scholars and students.
Mode of the Conference: Online
Mode of Submission: Online
Mode of Presentation: Online
Any request to postpone the registration date and submission date
will not be considered.
Please note that all correspondence must be made with the email
address conferencemnlumumbai@gmail.com
Failure to adhere to any guidelines may result in disqualification.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Registration for the conference shall be done on the following
google form which can be accessed here:
https://forms.gle/ZGxGfY2zX6BVgUJk7
All interested students and professionals whose abstracts are
.
selected shall be required to register and pay the prescribed fee
for the conference before the deadline, in order to be eligible to
participate.
The registration fees for Students/Research Scholars is ₹1000
and registration fees for Academicians is - ₹1500. The same shall
be non-refundable.
Co-authorship upto 2 contributors is allowed. Fees for Students/
Research Scholars in co-authorship is ₹1500 and Co authorship
fees for Academicians/ Professionals is ₹2500/-
Registration fees for international participants: $25 USD, co-
authorship $30 USD.
Payment for the registration shall be provided in the
confirmation mail subsequently.
The Registration shall be deemed to be successful only when the
participating team receives a confirmation mail.
Guidelines
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Language: Participants are permitted to choose only English as
the language for the abstract.
Formatting Guidelines: Font: Times New Roman, Size 12 (Main
Body); Size 10 (Footnotes). Line Spacing and Alignment: 1.5 (Main
Body), 1 (Footnotes); Justified.
Citation style to be followed is the 21st Edition Blue Book format.
Submission made by the participants is to be titled ABSTRACT.
All clarification requests must be submitted via the email on
conferencemnlumumbai@gmail.com
Similarity beyond 10% shall not be allowed.
Cross plagiarism is not permitted. Cross plagiarism occurs when
two or more drafts share 40% or more similarity, whether
intentional or unintentional. This. includes copying or reproducing
substantial content across submissions and will result in the
disqualification of all involved participants.
Written submissions will be screened for AI-related plagiarism.
Any submission found to be predominantly AI-generated without
sufficient human input or originality will be disqualified.
File submission must be made in only Word-Docx Format.
Guidelines for selected papers after presentation shall be mailed
to the respective candidates.
CERTIFICATE OF PRESENTATION WILL BE PROVIDED
Organizing Team
PATRON
CONVENERS
STUDENT COORDINATORS
Samruddhi Nanoskar: 99870 11602 Pranav Talke: 99870 11602
Samyak Deshpande: +90281 39678 Tanya George: +90281 39678
Hrishikesh Mandlik: + 84509 87430 Arnav Sinha: + 84509 87430
