International Conference on “Women’s Agency and Knowledge Production: Reclaiming Socio-Religious Frameworks in Contemporary Discourse
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| Title | International Conference on “Women’s Agency and Knowledge Production: Reclaiming Socio-Religious Frameworks in Contemporary Discourse” |
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| Organized by | Department of Women Education, Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad & Centre for Study and Research (CSR), New Delhi |
| Dates | 29th – 30th January 2026 |
| Venue | Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad |
| Themes | See concept note for sub-themes (e.g., women as interpreters, Muslim women’s contributions, negotiating paradigms, reimagining family and institutions). |
| Objectives | • Addressing Epistemic Injustice • Recovering Historical Memory • Engaging Contemporary Issues (education, digital spaces, activism, family life) • Knowledge for Transformation |
| Expected Outcomes | • Academic counterbalance to reductive narratives • Publication of conference proceedings • Development of academic networks focused on women’s scholarship |
| Registration Fee | No registration fee |
| Travel Support | No TA/DA provided — participants to manage their own expenses |
| Local Hospitality | Lodging provided by organizers; delegates to cover food & additional expenses |
| Accommodation | Limited campus accommodation, provided on a first-come, first-served basis |
| Paper Submission Guidelines | • Original & unpublished papers (English or Urdu) • 4000–6000 words, double-spaced, A4, 12 pt Times New Roman • APA 7th edition referencing with in-text citations |
| Important Dates | • Abstract Submission: 15th Nov 2025 • Notification of Acceptance: 20th Nov 2025 • Full Paper Submission: 20th Jan 2026 • Conference Dates: 29–30 Jan 2026 |
| Submission Emails | khushal@csrindia.in, khushhal.ahmed.ka@gmail.com |
| Queries / Contact | Dr. Shabana Kesar (Head, Department of Women Education, MANUU) Email: hod.womeneducation@manuu.edu.in |
| Convenors | 1. Dr. Shabana Kesar (Head, DWE, MANUU) 2. Dr. Mohammed Rizwan (Director, CSR, New Delhi) |
| Co-Convenors | 1. Prof. Ameena Tahseen (DWE, MANUU) 2. Dr. Ayesha Alvi (Group Head, Islamic Perspectives in Bioethics, CSR, New Delhi) |
| Tentative Schedule | Inaugural Session; Panel Discussions; Technical Sessions; Valedictory Session |