Free Online Seminar on Marital Rape & Its Legal and Human Rights Dimensions

Title: Free Online Seminar on Marital Rape & Its Legal and Human Rights Dimensions Category: Conferences and Seminars Organiser: Institute of Excellence in Research and Law (I.E.R.L.) Description: The Institute of Excellence in Research and Law (I.E.R.L.) is organizing a free online seminar titled "Marital Rape & Its Legal and Human Rights Dimensions." This academic session aims to address the complexities of marital rape, exploring it as a critical legal and constitutional concern that intersects with human dignity, bodily autonomy, and criminal justice. The seminar is designed to challenge social silence and stigma by fostering critical dialogue rather than providing superficial awareness. The session will focus on several key areas, including consent and bodily integrity within marriage, criminal law provisions and loopholes, and the institutional barriers to reporting and justice. Participants will examine the role of the police, judiciary, and civil society in protecting survivors, while reflecting on constitutional values and policy approaches for reform. Led by legal educator Priyanka Ghosh, the seminar provides a rights-based perspective on gender justice and social inclusion. Key learning outcomes include a deeper understanding of marital rape as a human rights violation and the recognition of the social and cultural barriers faced by survivors. The session is open to a wide range of participants, from law students to social justice advocates, and aims to build sensitivity toward gender equality through intellectually rigorous and transformative education. Eligibility: * Law students * UPSC and Judiciary aspirants * Researchers and academicians * Students of sociology, political science, gender studies, and public policy * Educators and institutional mentors * Social justice advocates * Any individual interested in human rights, criminal law, and gender justice Deadline: Not specified (Event Date: April 12, 2026) Location: Online Fees: None Application Link: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GAsMQ5U4NGk3qiaieytW7o?mode=gi_t Contact Information: * Email: ierlacademy2024@gmail.com * Phone: +91 9233505456 (I.E.R.L. Administrative Number)