International

Conference on
Gender Equality through the Strategy of Gender Mainstreaming
September 6-7, 2018

In Collaboration with
Organized by
Venue
University Auditorium, Presidency University,
Itgalpur, Rajanakunte,
Yelahanka, Bengaluru – 560064
Phone : +91 80 23093500
UN Information Centre Website: www.presidencyuniversity.in
for India and Bhutan
 International Conference on
Gender Equality through the Strategy of Gender Mainstreaming
September 6-7, 2018
Conference Mandate and Rationale Paper submission :
In all socie es women's and men's role are socially constructed, but with frequently gender based dispari es Original contribu ons and case studies based on applica ons, research, surveys, case studies
that disadvantage women; this impedes their development and hence that of mankind. For example, women
and prac ces related to the themes men oned are invited. Registra on of author is
tend to suffer violence at the hands of their in mate partners more o en than men; women's poli cal
par cipa on and their representa on in decision making structures lag behind men's; women and men have mandatory for paper presenta on and publica on.
different economic opportuni es; women are over represented among the poor and women and girls make up All papers should be sent by e-mail to : PU-UNIndiaConference@presidencyuniversity.in
the majority of the people trafficked and involved in sex trade. It is therefore clear that there are, global
pa erns to inequality. These issues and others need to be addressed to promote gender equality. Achieving Please visit our website www.presidencyuniversity.in for more details about abstract submission
gender equality between men and women will require changes at many levels including changes in a tudes
and manuscript requirements. Please adhere to the dates for papers submission given elsewhere
and rela onships, changes in ins tu ons and legal frameworks, changes in economic ins tu ons and changes
in poli cal decision making structures. in the brochure

Gender mainstreaming is one strategy that is embraced interna onally towards realizing gender equality. It
involves integra on of a gender perspec ve into the prepara on, design, implementa on, monitoring and Registration :
evalua on of policies, regulatory measures and spending programmes with a view to promo ng equality Registra on Fee (excluding Accommoda on):
between women and men, and comba ng discrimina on. Though gender is used as a catch all term in many
contexts, to describe a range of issues in an apoli cal way, it is o en understood as being only about women's INR 2000/- for faculty delegates (India)
needs, rather than about the unequal social rela onships between women and men that are invested with INR 1000/- for students & research scholars
power. Working for sustainability therefore, presents opportuni es to not only acknowledge global US $ 100 for foreign delegates
inequali es but to contribute to social and gender transforma on.
The payment should be sent by DD in the favor of “REGISTRAR, PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY,
The conference will focus on the following themes : BANGALORE–560064”.
¥ Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment for Sustainable Development. OR
¥ Gender Equality, Human Rights and Peace for Sustainable Development.
Bank transfers to “REGISTRAR, PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY ACCOUNT”. Account no.
¥ Gender Equality and Health for Sustainable Development
¥ Gender Equality and Educa on for Sustainable Development 11890100129874 at FEDERAL BANK, GANDHINAGAR BRANCH, No. 11, 1st Cross, Gandhinagar,
¥ Gender & Social Sustainability Bangalore. PIN 560009. IFSC: FDRL0001189.
¥ Gender and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development. For transfers from outside India, use Swi Code FDRLINBBBG2
¥ Cross Cung Themes on Sustainable Development.
The duly filled in registra on form along with payment details should reach the Secretary
¥ Engagement of men in achieving gender equality.
General latest by 31 July 2018.
This Conference will examine interna onal, regional and na onal 'best prac ces' towards achieving the Registra on form is available on the conference site, www.presidencyuniversity.in
Sustainable Development Goals and the Beijing Declara on and Pla orm for Ac on, to chart a way forward
towards achieving gender equality and human development through the strategy of gender main streaming.

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 International Conference on
Gender Equality through the Strategy of Gender Mainstreaming
September 6-7, 2018
Accommodation & Transport : Chief Patron
Transport from & to Yelahanka, Bangalore will be arranged on both days of the conference. Assistance will Ø Dr. Nissar Ahmed
also be provided for accommoda on; however the accommoda on cost will be met by the par cipant Chancellor, Presidency University

Important Dates: Patrons

Abstracts submission 31st May 2018 Ø Prof. Vijayan Immanuel
Abstracts acceptance 15th June 2018 Pro Chancellor, Presidency University
Full paper submission 30th June 2018 Ø Prof. B. S. Nagendra Parashar
Review comments 15th July 2018 Vice Chancellor, Presidency University
Final submission 31st July 2018 Ø Prof. Radha Padmanabhan

Last date for registra on for the Conference 31st July 2018 Pro Vice Chancellor, Presidency University
Ø Dr. Mrinmoy Biswas
Advisory Committee Registrar, Presidency University
Ø Prof. Anitha Kurup
Professor, Na onal Ins tute of Advanced Studies, Bengaluru
Conference Chairperson
Ø Ms. Archana Aggarwal
Prof. Sapna S.
Senior Manager, Indian Na onal Bar Associa on, New Delhi. Dean, School of Law, Presidency University, Bangalore 560064
Ø Prof. Malashri Lal Email: sapnas@presidencyuniversity.in
Dean, Academic Ac vi es and Projects, University of Delhi
Ø Dr. Meera Khanna Conference Vice-Chairperson
Social Ac vist & Freelance Writer, New Delhi Dr. M. Ishwara Bhat
Ø Prof. Nirupama Prakash Chief Librarian, Presidency University, Bangalore 560064
Email: chieflibrarian@presidencyuniversity.in
Director, Amity Ins tute of Social Sciences, Noida
Ø Dr. Ravindra Kumar Sharma
Secretary General
Librarian, United Na ons Informa on Centre, New Delhi. Dr. K. N. Sheshadri
Ø Prof. Sarasu Esther Thomas Senior Librarian, Presidency University, Bangalore 560064
Professor of Law and Co-ordinator, Centre for Women and the Law, Na onal Law School of India All correspondence to be sent to:
University, Bengaluru. Email: PU-UNIndiaConference@presidencyuniversity.in

Steering Committee
Ø Prof. Sapna S, Dean, School of Law
Ø Dr. M. Ishwara Bhat, Chief Librarian
Ø Prof. T. V. Snehaprabha, HOD, EEE Dep
Ø Dr. Anu Sukhdev, Asst. Professor
Ø Ms. Leena George, Asst. Professor
Ø Mr. Sujith P. Surendran, Asst. Professor Keep visi ng our university website www.presidencyuniversity.in for more updates
Ø Dr. K. N. Sheshadri, Senior Librarian about the conference and also check our pages on Facebook, Linkedin and Twi er.
Ø Mr. Sridhar Shinde R, Administra ve Officer

Website: www.presidencyuniversity.in
 International Conference on
Gender Equality through the Strategy of Gender Mainstreaming
September 6-7, 2018
About Presidency University Organized by In Collaboration with

The Presidency Group of ins tu ons has a legacy of 40 years in educa on. The Group cons tutes 7 Schools, 3
colleges, and the Presidency University. The Presidency University established under the Government of
Karnataka Act No. 41 of 2013 aims to be a world class ins tu on by nurturing talent amongst all those who
enter the university portal. Through close nurturing of talent and skills in each individual, it aims to transform UN Information Centre
the lives of the youth to be successful professionals and ci zens. The university has been awarded “Best for India and Bhutan

Emerging University in South India” by ASSOCHAM in 2017 and “University of the Year Award 2018” by
EdTech Review. The University's academic programme is designed to foster intellectual vibrancy, academic
rigor and community ac vism in all its three Schools of School of Engineering, School of Management and
School of Law.

The University commenced the Degree programmes in 2015. School of Engineering offers BTech programmes
in Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and
Communica on Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering. The School of Law offers
an Integrated 5-year Honours Bachelor Degree Program in Law in 3 disciplines of B.A., LL.B.[Hons.],
BBA.,LL.B.[Hons.], and B.Com., LL.B.[Hons.], with a mul disciplinary interface. School of Management offers
two year MBA programme with specializa on in Finance, Marke ng, Human Resource Management,
Interna onal Business and Logis cs & Supply Chain Management. There is a strong emphasis on industrial
orienta on in all the programs offered to ensure prac cal and hands on experience. In addi on, the university
offers PhD programs in Engineering, Law, Management, Science and Humani es. Currently there are around
3600 students and over 300 staff members.

Located in the picturesque campus in the vicinity of Rajanukunte which is a suburb of Bangalore on the
Doddaballapur highway, it has a huge green expanse of 66 acres of sheer architectural beauty.

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