The Indian Society of International Law (ISIL), New Delhi, in collaboration with UNHCR India, is organising a one-day academic seminar on “The Refugee Convention at 75: Then, Now and Beyond” on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
About ISIL
Established in 1959, Indian Society of International Law (ISIL) promotes the study, research and advancement of international law and provides a platform for academic discussion on contemporary issues of international legal importance. The Indian Society of International Law is based at V.K. Krishna Menon Bhawan, 9, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi – 110001.
About the Seminar
The Indian Society of International Law and UNHCR India are organising a one-day academic seminar on “The Refugee Convention at 75: Then, Now and Beyond” on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, at ISIL.
The seminar will take stock of the scholarly debate surrounding the 1951 Refugee Convention and generate policy-relevant research, with particular attention to developments in Asia and the Global South. It also aims to generate high-quality academic contributions suitable for publication in an edited volume and to inform legal scholarship, judicial practice and policymaking.
Theme
The Refugee Convention at 75: Then, Now and Beyond.
Call for Papers
Contributors are invited to submit papers under the following broad themes (non-exhaustive):
Suggested Themes
- How does the 1951 Refugee Convention serve State interests on peace and security, development and the realization of the SDGs?
- Global South refugee hosting approaches: Lessons to be learnt
- Externalization of refugee protection
- Balancing National Security and Humanitarian Imperatives
- Expanding Protection Space: Complementary Forms of Protection, Mixed Movements and People on the Move
- From Detention to Dignity: Alternatives to detention
- Progress from traditional Durable Solutions and international solidarity/cooperation: Integration, self-reliance, voluntary repatriation, resettlement and complementary pathways
- Routes based approach: challenges of conflation between refugees and migrants and required responses
Submission Guidelines
- Abstract: Maximum 300 words with five keywords must be submitted by June 15, 2026.
- Acceptance Notification: June 20, 2026.
- Full Papers: 6000–7500 words must be submitted by July 10, 2026.
- Authorship: Maximum two authors are allowed.
- Last Date of Registration: July 10, 2026.
- Submissions must be emailed to [email protected] with the subject as the name of the author(s) and the title of the paper, in MS Word format.
- Citations must conform to ISIL Citation Style.
Registration Fee
- Faculty and Research Scholars: Rs. 1000/-
- Students: Rs. 750/-
Registration Form
Payment Details
- Payment Mode: Through NEFT in favour of The Indian Society of International Law
- A/C No.: 2417257041316
- IFSC Code: CNRB0002417
- Bank: Canara Bank, 6 Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi
Participants must share the screenshot and registration form after successful payment at [email protected].
Important Dates
- Last Date for Abstract Submission: June 15, 2026
- Acceptance Notification: June 20, 2026
- Last Date for Full Paper Submission: July 10, 2026
- Last Date of Registration: July 10, 2026
- Seminar Date: July 28, 2026
Contact
For further information, contact:
Dr. Kanika Sharma, Assistant Professor (Sr.), Head, Centre for Advanced Studies in International Humanitarian Law and Military Law, ISIL
Mobile: 9289366902
Note
Selected papers will be considered for publication in ISIL’s forthcoming edited volume, subject to peer review and editorial approval.