Theme 1: Democratic Governance in Global Public Sphere |
- Democratic Erosion and Autocratic Legalism using Laws to Undermine Democracy.
- The Role of Civil Society and the Shrinking Space for Dissent.
- Combating Corruption and Strengthening Institutional Integrity
- Securing Electoral Process and Crafting Regulation on Campaign Finance, Digital Disinformation and Foreign Interference.
- Delivering Sustainable Reconciliation in Divided Societies through Transitional Justice Processes.
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Theme 2: Rights and Ethics in the Algorithmic Age |
- Regulating Artificial Intelligence through ethical principles to enforceable legal frameworks.
- Data Sovereignty, Privacy and the Right to Digital Identity in a Metaverse Era.
- Designing Governance Models for balancing free speech, combating disinformation and holding digital giants accountable.
- Framing social justice imperative for ensuring equitable access to technology and digital literacy.
- Neuro-Rights and Cognitive Liberty for Protecting mental privacy and freedom of thought from emerging technologies.
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Theme 3: Social Inclusion and Evolving Human Rights |
- Legal Rights in the Gig Economy and the Era of Precarious Work.
- Feminist Jurisprudence and Gender Based Violence in the Digital Space.
- Strategic Legal and Social Responses to Global Counter Movements against LGBTQ+ Equality.
- Forging Practical Pathways to Eradicate Systemic Racial and Ethnic Discrimination.
- Protecting Disability Rights and Developing Inclusive Design Frameworks Ensuring Societal and Technological Participation.
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Theme 4: Ensuring Global Health and Wellbeing |
- Learnings from Covid Era and Rebuilding International Health Regulations for Equitable Global Preparedness
- Forging New Models for Vaccine Equity and Balancing IP Innovation with Global Access.
- Reforming Mental Health Policy and Legislating a Rights Based Approach from Criminalization to Community Based Care.
- Navigating the Biotech Frontier through Gene Editing, Reproductive Technologies and Informed Consent.
- Curbing Commercial Determinants of Health and Protecting Public Welfare.
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Theme 5: Cross Border Migration and Citizenship Crisis |
- Evolving Refugee and Asylum Law to Address the Contemporary Drivers of Displacement.
- Legal Strategies to Guarantee the Universal Right to a Nationality and Eradicate Statelessness.
- Navigating Ethical and Legal Quagmire of Biometric Surveillance, Pushbacks and Digital Fortressing.
- Designing Policies for Integrating Multiculturalism and Social Cohesion in Diverse Societies
- Drafting Precision Legal Instruments to Shield Migrant Workers from Exploitation and Ensure Access to Justice.
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Theme 6: Sustainable Development and Labor Reforms |
- The Future of Labor Rights, Unions and Collective Bargaining in a Globalized and Automated Economy.
- Legislating Corporate Accountability for Human Rights Abuses in Global Value Chains.
- Sustainable Finance and Impact Incentives to Accelerate Investment toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
- Reforming International Law and Policy to Curb Illicit Financial Flows and Redistribute Resources for Global Tax Justice.
- Creating Legal Frameworks Incentivizing and Mandating a Circular Economic Model.
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Theme 7: Securing Peace in the Evolving International Order |
- Proposing Pathways to Revitalize the Rules Based International Order in an Era of Strategic Competition.
- Crafting Enforceable International Norms for State Conduct in Cyberspace and Cyber Warfare
- Ethical and Legal Imperatives of Pre-emptive Warfare and Efficacy of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems.
- Re-evaluating Sanctions Regimes for Strategic Efficacy while Mitigating Humanitarian Consequences.
- Safeguarding Civilization and Protecting Cultural Heritage during Armed Conflict.
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Theme 8: Climate Justice and Ecological Integrity |
- Litigating for Intergenerational Justice and Corporate Accountability in Climate Law.
- Ensuring Equitable Climate Policies and Protection of Vulnerable Communities.
- Exploring Legal Personhood as a Tool for Ecosystem Conservation.
- Combatting Greenwashing and Ensuring ESG Accountability.
- Leveraging Maritime Law to Address Climate Impacts and Protect Biodiversity.
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Note: The sub-themes are indicative and not restrictive, and may be modified to accommodate contemporary perspectives.
