17/08/2026
CALL FOR PAPERS
Regional Conferences on Children's Rights, Justice, and Alternatives to Detention
Rajshahi Division Conference
Conference Theme: Children's Rights, Child Justice System, and Alternative Measures/Prevention, Protection and Reintegration
Hosted By: Department of Law, University of Rajshahi
In Collaboration With: The Strengthening Alternative and Restorative Justice System for Children (SARC) Project, Law and Justice Division, Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs (MoLJPA)
Technical Assistance By: UNICEF Bangladesh
Dates of Completion: [ 15 August – 30 November 2026]
Eligible for Participants
Students (undergraduate, postgraduate) and teachers of Law departments at all public and private universities in Rajshahi Region.
Students (undergraduate and postgraduate) and teachers of Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, and other relevant departments at the same eligible institutions, where the research addresses one of the three conference themes.
Former members or alumni of Law, Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, and other relevant departments within the respective division are also encouraged to participate.
Cross–sectional, social activists and civil society members are formally invited and do not require paper submission to attend.
Chairpersons of Law, Sociology, Social Work, Criminology, and other relevant departments within the respective Region are formally assigned as co-host. However, interested Chairpersons can submit their paper but will remain excluded in prize competition.
Important Deadlines
Milestone Deadline Date
Declaration [Date: 15 August, 2026]
Abstract Submission Deadline [Date: 30 September, 2026]
Notification of Acceptance [Date: 15 October, 2026]
Full Paper and slide presentation Submission [Date: 07 November, 2026]
Conference Dates [Date: 20-21 November, 2026]
How to Submit: Please send your abstracts via email to [email protected]