NLUO: National Seminar On 'Women In Unorganised Sector: Social, Economic And Policy Perspectives' [5th October]

National Law University Odisha (“NLU Odisha”) was established in the year 2008 by the Odisha government with a vision to develop as a Centre of Excellence in Legal Education, to emerge as a place of professional learning, and to further nurture the idea of “serviceability” to the people to carry forward the social justice mission of legal education. In furtherance of the same, the Legal Aid Society of NLU Odisha was established in the year 2012 with a mission to implement the mandate of the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.

The Centre for Women & Law (CWL) is a Research Centre of National Law University Odisha which works with the combined effort of faculty members and students of NLUO. The Centre was established with a view of having a platform for the unremitting study of the structural, societal, legal and regulatory issues associated with gender from a multi-disciplinary perspective.

Seminar- The seminar aims to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by women in India's unorganized sector and their socio-economic impacts. Through critical analysis of policy frameworks, participants will identify actionable reforms to enhance women's rights and protections. By promoting collaboration and advocacy, the seminar seeks to mobilize stakeholders towards collective action, driving positive change for women in the unorganized sector. The outcome is a roadmap for empowering women, improving their access to economic opportunities, and social security, and promoting their overall well-being. The seminar targets women working across diverse sectors within the unorganized sector, with a specific focus on the chosen region. This includes women engaged in home-based work, gig workers, platform- based economy participants (like home-based beauty service providers), household industry workers, casual labourers, those in regular wage employment, independent workers, domestic workers, and individuals in low-tier positions within the ITES sector, among others.

Call for Research Papers

Centre for Women and Law, National Law University, Odisha invites researchers, academicians, students, practitioners, social and women activists to submit research papers based on original research or review papers related to the theme of the seminar. The broad theme of the seminar is: "Women in the Unorganized Sector: Social, Economic, and Policy Perspectives" . Appreciation certificates will be awarded for the Best Paper presented based on presentation as well as quality of the paper.

Date: 5th October 2024

Venue: Seminar Hall, National Law University, Odisha (Hybrid Mode)

Important Dates

25th September, 2024:  Last date for submission of full paper

27thSeptember, 2024: Date of notification of selected papers

5th October, 2024: Date of seminar

Find the link for registration here. There is no registration fee for attending the seminar or for presenting a paper Additionally, each participant will receive a certificate of participation, recognizing their commitment to engaging with critical social issues.

To know more about the seminar and call for papers, kindly refer to the brochure