Conferences & Call for Papers – Centre for Human Rights

Overview

A Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria page listing conferences, calls for papers, abstract submissions and related academic opportunities in human rights and law.

Eligibility

Benefits

Required Documents

Application Process

Conferences & Call for Papers is an official listing of conferences, calls for papers, abstract submissions, seminars and related academic opportunities from the Centre for Human Rights at the University of Pretoria.

Opportunity

Conferences & Call for Papers – Centre for Human Rights

Type

Conference and call for papers

Organizer

Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria

Country

South Africa

Study Level

Researchers, academics and legal professionals

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Scholars, researchers, practitioners and experts from the African region
• Emerging scholars, practitioners and other interested individuals
• Legal academics, practitioners and scholars
• Students, jurists and judges, where relevant to the individual call

Fields of Study

Human rights law, international law, legal pluralism, climate change, sexual and reproductive health and rights, disability rights, African law, transitional justice, historical dialogue, public and social memory, constitutional justice, sustainable development law and governance

Value

• Opportunities to present research at conferences and colloquia
• Accepted papers may be considered for publication in an accredited journal
• Conference papers may be reworked for potential publication in the 2027 African Disability Rights Yearbook
• The Historical Dialogue, Justice, and Memory Network provides a platform to workshop unpublished texts with its intellectual community

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

• Submissions should address the theme or subject specified in the relevant call
• The Global South Rising Research Network seeks interdisciplinary work that critically examines international law and global governance
• The Disability Rights in Africa conference focuses on equality and non-discrimination and the rights of persons with disabilities in Africa
• Inter Gentes welcomes original, innovative and critical work on international law and legal pluralism
• Individual calls may apply their own review and acceptance criteria

Required Documents

• Abstracts for calls that specifically request abstract submissions
• Full-length scientific papers, critical reviews, articles, opinions, jurisprudence, legislative comments, case comments, book reviews or op-eds where requested by the relevant call
• Other written submissions, including policy memoranda, programme proposals and scholarly contributions, for the Historical Dialogue, Justice, and Memory Network Working Paper Series
• Applicants should consult and download the specific call for papers or submission information for the applicable requirements

How to Apply

Review the relevant opportunity listed on the Centre for Human Rights page and download its call for abstracts, call for papers or submission information. Submit the requested abstract, paper or other written work according to the instructions and deadline in that specific call.

Application Deadline

Deadlines vary by listing. The Global South Rising Research Network abstract deadline was 30 September 2026 and has passed. The page also lists calls with submissions accepted on a rolling basis, while several 2026 conferences have event dates but no submission deadline stated on this page.

Apply via the official page: https://www.chr.up.ac.za/opportunities/call-for-papers

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