International Conference on Human Rights and Fundamental Rights 2026

The International Conference on "Human Rights & Fundamental Rights: Past, Present and Future" is organized by the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, through its Centre for Advanced Studies in Human Rights (CASIHR) and Centre for Advanced Studies in Labour Welfare (CASLW), in collaboration with the Department of Law, Punjabi University, Patiala. Scheduled for March 24, 2026, this hybrid-mode conference aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for academicians, practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students to discuss the evolution of human rights and fundamental rights, analyze contemporary challenges, and explore future frameworks for the protection of rights in a rapidly changing global environment.

Key topics to be covered include the historical evolution of human rights and fundamental rights, emerging challenges in the digital age such as artificial intelligence, surveillance, and data privacy, issues related to gender justice, child protection, labor rights, health, and social welfare, protection of vulnerable groups including migrants, refugees, minorities, and persons with disabilities, environmental justice and the recognition of a healthy environment as a fundamental human right, and the role of international organizations and institutions in promoting and protecting human rights globally.

The conference will feature scholarly discussions and expert deliberations, providing opportunities for networking among participants. Attendees can expect to engage with notable speakers and experts in the field of human rights and fundamental rights.

This conference is ideal for academicians, researchers, legal practitioners, policy professionals, Ph.D. scholars, and postgraduate and undergraduate students interested in the development, protection, and future of human rights and fundamental rights. Participation will offer valuable insights into historical perspectives, contemporary challenges, and emerging frameworks that can strengthen the protection and realization of rights in an increasingly complex global landscape.