Conference Description:
Xavier Law School, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata is organising the 2nd International Conference on Human Rights 2027 on the theme “Decolonising Human Rights: Towards Pluriversality.” The conference aims to critically examine contemporary human rights discourse through decolonial, Global South and pluriversal perspectives, with interdisciplinary contributions from law and related fields.

Details:
• Organisation: Xavier Law School, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
• Conference: 2nd International Conference on Human Rights 2027
• Theme: “Decolonising Human Rights: Towards Pluriversality”
• Dates: 21–22 January 2027
• Mode: Hybrid
• Venue: St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata
• Eligibility: Academicians, Professionals, Research Scholars & Postgraduate Students (poster presentations)

Suggested Areas / Sub-Themes:
• TWAIL & Epistemic Justice
• Indigenous Rights
• Climate Action in the Global South
• Feminist Perspectives from the Global South
• Posthumanism & Law
• Corporate Accountability
• Technology & Legal Subjectivities
• Decolonisation and International Law
• Pluriversality and Human Rights
• Other interdisciplinary perspectives on human rights

Submission Guidelines:
• Extended Abstract: Maximum 500 words
• Brief Bio: Maximum 150 words
• Contributions should engage critically with the conference theme or relevant sub-themes
• Interdisciplinary and Global South perspectives are particularly encouraged

Key Dates:
• Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 September 2026
• Acceptance Notification: 20 September 2026
• First Draft Submission: 31 October 2026
• Full Paper Deadline: 15 January 2027

Publication Opportunity:
• Selected best papers may be published in an edited volume (ISBN) and Xavier Law Review Vol. III(2).

Application Process:
• Interested participants may submit their extended abstract and brief bio via email to ichr.sxuk@gmail.com.