Three-Day National Workshop on Constitutional Literacy, Democratic Citizenship, Pluralism & Resilience Building Among Muslim Youths
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Event Description
Organised by: Department of Political Science and Department of Islamic Studies, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad
In Collaboration With: Billion Connect Private Limited, Hyderabad
Event Details
| Event | Three-Day National Workshop |
|---|---|
| Theme | Constitutional Literacy, Democratic Citizenship, Pluralism & Resilience Building Among Muslim Youths |
| Dates | 5–7 November 2026 |
| Time | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Venue | Library Auditorium, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad |
| Eligibility | Young Muslims aged 18–30 years from Telangana, including college and university students, madrasa students, young professionals, gig and informal-sector workers, community volunteers, and members of youth and student organisations. |
| Number of Seats | Approximately 100 participants |
| Selection Process | Prior registration and selection only |
| Last Date for Registration | 1 November 2026 |
| Registration Link | Click here to Register |
| conference.polsc@manuu.edu.in | |
| WhatsApp (Queries Only) | +91 8977131640 |
Objectives of the Workshop
- Strengthen understanding of constitutional rights, equal citizenship, religious freedom, minority rights and democratic institutions.
- Explore Islamic perspectives on citizenship, justice, dignity, pluralism, coexistence and civic responsibility.
- Promote awareness of misinformation, hate speech, communal provocation and manipulation on social media.
- Encourage peaceful, ethical and democratic responses to injustice and disagreement.
- Provide a platform for Muslim women's voices, rights, education, employment and public participation.
- Build confidence, understanding and resilience through storytelling, dialogue and difficult conversations.
Focus Areas
- Identity, belonging, aspirations and anxieties of Muslim youth
- Constitutional literacy, political literacy and democratic citizenship
- Muslim women: voice, dignity and agency
- Grievance, alienation, polarisation, extremism and resilience
- Social media, misinformation and ethical verification
- Islam, citizenship and pluralism
- Faith, global Muslim concerns and ethical response
- Storytelling, difficult conversations and youth leadership
Organising Team
- Patron: Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, Vice-Chancellor, MANUU
- Co-Patron: Prof. PH Mohammad, Dean, School of Social Sciences, MANUU
- Co-Patron: Prof. Sk Ishtiaque Ahmed, Registrar, MANUU
- Coordinator: Prof. Nageswara Rao, Head, Department of Political Science, MANUU, Hyderabad
- Convenor: Prof. Afroz Alam, Department of Political Science, MANUU, Hyderabad
- Co-Convenor: Prof. Mohammad Habib, Department of Islamic Studies, MANUU, Hyderabad
Registration: Interested and eligible candidates are invited to register online on or before 1 November 2026. Participation is subject to selection, with approximately 100 seats available.