International Conference on Public Health and Human Rights: A Multidimensional Approach to Equity, Justice and Resilience by DME Law School, Noida: Register by 15th March 2025!

ABOUT GGSIP UNIVERSITY, NEW DELHI

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) was the first University established in 1998 by Govt. of the NCT of Delhi. Accredited with NAAC A++, in a short span of 27 years, the University has been able to earn the best of national accreditations, educational awards, and stringent certifications. It is a teaching and affiliating University with the explicit objective of facilitating and promoting studies, research, and extension work in emerging areas of higher education with a focus on professional education and also to achieve excellence in these and connected fields. DME Noida is affiliated with GGSIPU.

ABOUT THE ORGANISERS: DME LAW SCHOOL, NOIDA

Accredited with NAAC A+, Delhi Metropolitan Education, imparts education in the fields of Law, Management, and Journalism, with the law course approved by the Bar Council of India. It was founded by the Sunshine Educational and Development Society (Est. 2004). The Society has been providing quality education to 10, 000+ students through its 6 sister institutions including schools & colleges. This conference is being organized by the DME Law School. The Law school offers LL.M. and 5-year integrated B.A., LL. B (Hons.) & B.B.A., LL. B(Hons.) programs and practices project-based pedagogy with a strong connection between classroom teaching and evolving legal & corporate needs.

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS

Educators, academicians, activists, think tanks, researchers, scholars, students, professionals, and other relevant stakeholders of all disciplines are invited to contribute to this conference. Research papers describing original and unpublished works of conceptual, constructive, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work in all areas related to the theme of the conference can present papers in the event.

OVERVIEW

Health is a fundamental human right, yet inequities in healthcare access and outcomes persist globally, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. In the era of globalization, challenges such as climate change, migration crises, pandemics, and technological disruptions transcend national boundaries, making the protection and promotion of human rights and public health integral to international law. These issues demand cohesive, cross-border responses rooted in established legal principles. However, significant challenges remain, including limited enforcement mechanisms, systemic inequities, and emerging concerns such as digital privacy, climate-induced migration, and health disparities. These complex global challenges require a re-evaluation of both international and national legal frameworks to ensure the protection of human rights and public health remains effective and equitable.

This conference “Public Health And Human Rights: A Multidimensional Approach To Equity, Justice And Resilience“ aims to explore the intersections of these global challenges and address the systemic barriers preventing equitable healthcare access and the upholding of human rights. By engaging with the legal, social, and cultural dimensions of health inequities, this event will explore the implementation of key international treaties, including the Nagoya Protocol on Biodiversity, the WHO Framework Conventions, and the Pandemic Treaty currently under negotiation. These frameworks are crucial for managing global health risks and ensuring international cooperation, but they must evolve to better address issues such as gender equity, migration law, and digital rights, which are increasingly relevant in today’s interconnected world.

At the heart of the conference is the understanding that health is a holistic concept shaped by social, political, and economic determinants, with human rights providing the framework for dignity, equality, and justice. The event will focus on integrating intersectional perspectives into global health governance, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and bridging gaps in understanding. It will also explore the integration of indigenous medical systems, such as Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani, offering holistic, culturally inclusive approaches to health that complement modern biomedical practices. Additionally, the symposium will address the ethical dilemmas surrounding biomedicine warfare and health security, calling for robust global governance, ethical safeguards, and equitable access to health protection in light of evolving global threats. Together, these discussions aim to inspire innovative solutions for achieving health justice and advancing human rights worldwide.

MAJOR SUB THEMES 

1. International Perspectives on Human Rights and Public Health 

• International human rights law and the right to health: Progress and challenges
• International Legal Frameworks on Bioweapons and Biomedicine in Warfare.
• International humanitarian law and its application to biological warfare.
• A potential Framework Convention for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
• The Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) and its legal implications for the use of biomedicine in warfare.
• Bioethics and the Use of Biomedicine in Military Conflicts.
• Impact of Biomedicine Warfare on Public Health: Legal Responses and Preparedness.
• Post-Conflict Accountability for Victims of Armed Conflicts.
• Doctors Without Borders: Regulatory Framework for Protection and Accountability.
• Implementation of key treaties and conventions, such as ICESCR, WHO Constitution, and CRC.
• Treaty-based responses to pandemics: Lessons from the Pandemic Treaty and International Health Regulations (IHR).
• Synergies between Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and human rights-based health policies.

2. Public Health as a Human Right

• Addressing the Conflict Between Religious Beliefs and Scientific Medical Treatment
• The Right to Privacy and Public Health
• LGBTQIA+ Health Equity and Rights
• Mental Health as a Human Right: Policy and Advocacy
• The Impact of Poverty and Socioeconomic Inequality on Health
• AI and Public Health: Ethical and Legal Challenges
• Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights: Legal Challenges and Opportunities
• Ensuring Equitable Access to Healthcare for Women and Marginalized Genders
• Developing Legal Frameworks for the Protection of Medical Personnel Against Assault
• Combating Misinformation and Its Impact on Public Health
• Public Health and Human Rights in the Migrant Crisis: Contemporary Challenges
• Epistemic Rights, Public Health, and Life 3.0: Human Rights in the Digital Age
• Global Health Governance and Legal Frameworks
• Balancing Public Health and Individual Rights During Pandemics
• Health Equity and Law: Addressing Disparities in Access
• Biodiversity, Traditional Knowledge, and Health: Exploring the Nagoya Protocol and Its Impact

3. Aligning policies for Public Health Law with Human Rights

•  Aligning national policies with international human rights treaties.
• Data privacy, artificial intelligence, and health rights: Legal frameworks and gaps.
• Legal obligations under the Paris Agreement and their implications for health.
• Climate change-induced displacement and the right to health for vulnerable populations.
• Building climate-resilient health systems: A legal and policy perspective.
• Regulating cross-border data sharing for pandemic surveillance and response.
• Constitutional imperatives and public health: Insights from India and beyond.
• Quarantine and Isolation Laws: Ethical and Legal Challenges
• Data Privacy and Health Surveillance Regulations
• Mental Health Rights and Legislative Responses
• Tobacco, Alcohol, and Substance Use: Regulatory Approaches
• Legalization and Regulation of Cannabis for Medical Treatment
• Strengthening enforcement mechanisms for human rights and health laws.
• Legal responses to systemic inequities in health access and resource allocation.

4. Medicine under Indian Knowledge System

• Legal Framework and Regulation of Traditional Medicine in India
• Intellectual property rights (IPR) in relation to traditional medicine and indigenous knowledge.
• Legal and ethical guidelines for conducting clinical trials involving traditional medicine
• Public Policy and the Future of Indian Medicine
• The role of AYUSH in shaping national healthcare policy
• Yoga and Meditation: Therapeutic Dimensions and Regulatory Measures
• Policy frameworks for integration of traditional medicine into modern healthcare systems.
• Traditional Medicine and the Right to Health: Legal Perspectives.
• Consumer Protection and Legal Rights in Traditional Healthcare

IMPORTANT DATES OF SUBMISSION 

• Last date for submission of Abstract: 28^th February 2025 
• Acceptance of Abstract: 11^th March 2025
• Last date of Registration: 15^th March 2025
• Last date for Submission of Full Paper:  20^th April 2025

DATE OF CONFERENCE:

2^nd and 3^rd May 2025

MODE OF CONFERENCE

The conference will be conducted in hybrid mode with both online and offline components.

REGISTRATION

Please note that the conference will be held in hybrid mode. The registration can be made at any time on or before 15^th March 2025. Please mention the subject as ‘Law Conference’ while making the payment. If it is a co-authorship, both participants are required to pay the registration fees separately.

Registration form: https://forms.gle/1zVWu3jbJMH6DJw17 

PAYMENT DETAILS

Fee payable through IMPS/NEFT

Delhi Metropolitan Education

HDFC Bank Ltd., Sector 18, Noida

Account No: 50100187447560 (Savings Account)

IFSC: HDFC0001592

FEE PAYABLE

GUIDELINES FOR PAPER SUBMISSION

• Well-researched papers, articles, and case studies are invited from students, scholars/researchers, faculties, bar and bench, and other professionals.
• Co-authorship of up to two authors is permitted. Each co-author would be required to pay the registration fees separately.
• The manuscript must be typed in MS Word Times New Roman,
• Font size 12 and 1.5 spacing on A4 size paper with 1” margin on all sides.
• Footnotes should follow a uniform ILI style of citation.
• The papers should be thematic, not more than 4000 words (3000-4000 words is appreciable). 
• Each paper should be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 300 words.
• The sub-themes provided are merely indicative and not exhaustive. Participants are free to choose any topic of their choice relevant to the central theme of the conference.
• The abstract and the article should indicate the title of the paper, name of the author(s), organization (s), contact number, relevant sub-theme, and e-mail address.
• Research papers/articles submitted should be accompanied by a declaration by the author(s), stating that the contents of the research paper are original and have not been published elsewhere.
• All papers shall be strictly subjected to anti-plagiarism software and shall be scrutinized through blind review of the Editorial board.
• Selected research papers shall be published in a UGC CARE
• Listed Journal/ Journal with ISSN or in a book-bearing ISBN at an additional cost.
• The abstract (with the subject of the mail- “Abstract”) and the complete papers with the subject of the mail- “Full Paper”) are to be sent to [email protected] 

CONTACT DETAILS

For any queries, feel free to reach out:

Faculty Coordinators:              

• Ms. Mansi Madan  (7838256542)                      
• Ms. Kritika Gautam (8305261053)                                                   

Student Coordinators:

• Ms. Prachi Kushwaha (9354882320)
• Mr. Aashay Tripathi (6393438043)