1st International Conference

on

Empowerment of Women in Developing World

organised by

Women Development Cell, Shivaji College, University of Delhi

in collaboration with

Women's Studies and DevelopmentCentre, University of Delhi NIDM, Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India Women's Federation for World Peace Women's Initiative of Peace in South Asia
February 06 -February 08, 2013 Conference Venue: Conference Centre, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007, INDIA CALL FOR PAPERS Empowerment of women has been a central concern and endeavor in countries across the world through many phases of human history. In recent centuries this issue has become more urgent than ever before, as self-consciousness about inequalitythis self-consciousness itself can be seen as an index of empowermenthas driven societies to address this matter with renewed vigor. Gender inequality, however, is so old and deeply entrenched in all aspects of society, it is a system so sophisticated and resilient, that it evolves and adapts with changes in social structures, remaining ever more elusive and adamant. For this reason, it needs to be confronted simultaneously at numerous fronts. Enlightened and progressive societies strive tirelessly to effect changes towards this end through reforms in law and governance, through peoples movements, through media agencies, through scientific and technological innovations, through education and awareness, through increase in social and economic infrastructure. This conference aims at bringing together voices to elucidate the nature of various efforts at empowering women, as well as the relative success and limitations of these measures. At the same time, women's role in peace-building exercise is being dealt with as a special focus in this Conference. The conference also aims to explore the role of women in handling disasters both manmade and natural.

Proposed themes: Women as peace builders. Engendering society through Culture Women: Human Rights Violations and Violence Women: Polity, Law and Governance Women through the Lens of Media, Market and the Arts Women: Science and Health Gender Diversity in Disaster Management : Promoting Womens Representation and Participation in Disaster Solutions Women and Violence: Human Trafficking and Security Concerns amidst Disaster

Last date for submission of abstract is January 21, 2013. Abstract limit: 200 words Duration of paper presentation is 15 minutes. Postgraduate/Research Scholar/ Faculty members are eligible. Papers can be presented both in Hindi as well as in English. Contact person: Dr Darshan Malik, Convenor Email: wdc@shivajicollege.ac.in