CONFLICT STUDIES: The New Generation of Ideas Ninth Biennial Graduate Student Conference

It is organized by the UMass Boston Graduate Programs in Conflict Resolution, Conflict Studies: The New Generation of Ideas /span brings together graduate students from a variety of fields to present their work and share ideas. Since 1996, graduate students and recent graduates from universities across the United States, Canada, and numerous other countries have gathered in Boston for this biennial event.

In addition to showcasing graduate student papers, the conference will feature keynote addresses by leaders in the field, skill building workshops, and opportunities to network with practitioners, scholars and fellow students.

We are seeking papers on any and all aspects of conflict analysis, resolution, and management. Topics may include, but are not limited to International & Political Conflict, Negotiation & Mediation Practice, Culture and Identity, Media and Conflict, Religion, Education and Youth, Health Care Conflict, Gender and Violence, Conflict Prevention &Transformation, Theory as an Analytical Tool, Conflict Intervention Strategies, Restorative Justice, Organizational Conflict, Human Security and Human Rights, and Democracy, Decentralization, and Divided Societies.
We encourage proposals for papers and panels from as many disciplines as possible.All submissions must be made via the web site here.

We encourage current students and recent graduates [within the last 2 years] of doctoral, masters, law or graduate certificate programs to submit proposals.
Submissions must include:
* a detailed outline or description of your paper, not to exceed 500 words (for review by the Conference Program Committee)
* a summary, not to exceed 75 words (for Conference Brochure)
* biographical information, not to exceed 75 words.
You will be notified (electronically) of acceptance of your proposal by June 9, 2012.
Final papers (not to exceed 1250 words) are required to be submitted by August 15, 2012
Graduate Programs in Conflict Resolution
Department of Conflict Resolution, Human Security, and Global Governance
McCormack Graduate School of Policy and Global Studies, University of Massachusetts Boston
617-287-7489

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Call for Papers: A38 Journal of International Law

 The A38 Journal of International Law (ISSN pending) is a quarterly academic publication, seeking to provide a forum for the publication of articles in the field of International Law.

The Journal is currently soliciting submissions for Volume I, Issue 1 which would be published in April 2012. It welcomes submissions from academicians, practitioners, students, researchers and experts from within the legal community.

Submissions under the following categories are welcomed:

• Articles (between 6000-10000 words inclusive of footnotes)
• Short Notes (3000-6000 words inclusive of footnotes)
• Book Reviews (1000-2000 words inclusive of footnotes)
• Commentaries (3000-5000 words inclusive of footnotes)

All submissions are expected to be in conformity with the following guidelines:

· Submissions are to be made only in electronic form, and are to be sent in to submissions@athirtyeight.com.

·     All submissions for the current issue must reach us either on or before March 1^st, 2012.

·    Each Article is expected to be accompanied by an abstract of not more than 300 words. No abstract is required for Short Notes, Book Reviews or Commentaries. 

·    For Book Reviews, please mention all details of the subject of the review clearly. You will need to specifically mention the name of the book itself, name of the author, name of the publisher and edition numbers.         

·   Please ensure that Author details are included on the first page of the manuscript. The details of the author’s qualifications, institutional affiliation and postal address must be sent in as part of the manuscript on the first page.   

·    By submitting the article, the author is presumed to undertake a declaration to the effect that the article has not been published, submitted or accepted for publication elsewhere.

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International Conference on Gender Based Violence & Call for Papers

 Gender-Based Violence (GBV) is both a human rights as well as a public health concern. Gender Based Violence is a persistent and universal problem occurring in every culture and social groupings. GBV, mostly perpetrated against women has been the most pervasive yet least recognized human rights abuse in the world.
Therefore, gender-based violence is not exclusively a woman’s concern. It is both a cause and consequence of gender perceptions. GBV has shifted the focus from women as victims to gender and the unequal power relationships between women and men created and maintained by gender stereotypes as the basic underlying cause of violence against women.
From the foregoing the Gender and Affirmative Action Implementation Centre, Kenyatta University is organizing an International GBV Conference, the first of its kind, aimed at expanding knowledge about the magnitude of GBV, its impact and the factors underlying the experience and consequences of GBV in an effort to reduce its spread and effects. All sessions will be held at Kenyatta University.
Call for Papers
You are invited to send your abstracts of not more than 250 words in English; font size 12; Times Roman; spacing 1.5. A soft copy should be received by 15th February 2012 via e-mail: gbvconference@ku.ac.ke or kugbvconference@gmail.com. The abstract should outline aims, content and conclusions. It should include the title, author’s name, and affiliated institution, email, address and telephone number. Authors of accepted abstracts will be expected to submit Full Papers by 30th April 2012.
Posters will also be accepted especially from those already engaged in research or interventions on gender based violence.
Interested participants should submit abstracts on the following sub-themes:

• Masculinities/Femininities
• Institutions of Learning/Workplace
• Poverty
• HIV/AIDS
• Religion and Culture
• Media
• Human Rights
• Interventions for Survivors
• Theoretical Conceptions
• Enhancing Reporting Mechanisms
• Legal and Policy Issues
• Language
• Governance
• Socio-Economic Development
• Marginalized and Vulnerable People
• War and Conflict Situations
• Militarism

Important Dates

• 1st November 2011: 1st Call for Abstracts
• 1st December 2011: 2nd Call for Abstracts
• 15th February 2012: Deadline for Submission of Abstracts
• 31st March 2012: Review and Communication of Successful Abstracts
• 30th April 2012: Submission of Full Papers
• 31st May 2012: Follow-Up for Submission of Full Papers
• 30th June 2012: Final Call for Full Papers
• 31st July 2012: Finalize on Full Papers

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Climate Change Conference 2012 & Call for Papers

The Climate Change Conference is for any person with an interest in, and concern for, scientific, policy and strategic perspectives in climate change. It will address a range of critically important themes relating to the vexing question of climate change. Plenary speakers will include some of the world’s leading thinkers in the fields of climatology and environmental science, as well as numerous paper, workshop and colloquium presentations by researchers and practitioners.

Participants are invited to submit a proposal for an in-person paper presentation, workshop/interactive session, poster/exhibits session, or a jointly presented colloquium. Parallel sessions are loosely grouped into streams reflecting different perspectives or disciplines. Each stream also has its own talking circle, a forum for focused discussion of issues. For those unable to attend the Conference in person, virtual participation is also available.

We encourage all presenters to submit written papers to The International Journal of Climate Change: Impacts and Responses, a fully refereed academic journal. Virtual participants may also submit papers for consideration by the Journal. All registered Conference participants will receive a complimentary online subscription to the Journal. This subscription is valid until one year after the Conference end date.
All are encouraged to register and attend this significant and timely Conference.
If you would like to know more about this Conference, bookmark the Climate Change Conference site and return for further information – the site is regularly updated. You might also wish to subscribe to the Conference and Journal Newsletter.

For all inquiries, please contact the Conference secretariat.

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5th FIW Research Conference | International Economics Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria

 Scholarship / Financial aid: 2 awards of € 750 each 

Deadline: February 5th, 2012

Open to: Ph.D. students, post-graduate students, young faculty members and young researchers
 OBJECTIVES
The Research Centre International Economics - FIW announces its 5th Research Conference that is jointly organized with the Osteuropa-Institut Regensburg OEI and
invites the submission of papers to be presented at the conference. The main objective of the conference is to provide a platform for economists working in the field of International Economics in Austria and its neighbouring countries to present recent research.


Papers from Ph.D. students, post-graduate students, young faculty members and young researchers in similar positions are particularly welcome as the conference aims to support and encourage young economists by providing an opportunity to present their work. Participants will have the opportunity to interact in a dynamic and open atmosphere and to discuss their papers/research ideas with experts in the field of ‘International Economics’.


TIME & LOCATION
The FIW Research Conference on International Economics will take place on Friday, April 13th, 2012 at the Vienna University of Economics and Business, Nordbergstraße
15, 1090 Vienna.


AWARDS
Two prizes for the best contributions to the Research Conference will be awarded.
There will be a ‘Best Conference Paper Award 12’ and a ‘Young Economist Award 12’. Each award is worth € 750.
The ‘Young Economist Award 12’ is intended for Ph.D. students, post-graduate students, young faculty members and young researchers in similar positions. To be
considered for this award all authors of the paper have to be 34 or younger at the time of submission.


TOPICS COVERED
The broad topic of the conference is ‘International Economics’. This includes, interalia, the areas of Trade, International Factor Movements, Economic Integration,
Trade Policy, International Trade Organizations, Economic Growth of Open Economies, Multinational Firms, International Macroeconomics and other related fields.


SUBMISSION CRITERIA
 #The topic of the paper should match the thematic orientation of International Economics (JEL Codes F and/or O).
 #The paper has not yet been published in any academic journal or book.
#All submissions must include the following:
• A cover sheet clearly specifying the title, author(s) and abstract
• Mailing address and e-mail contact addresses (e-mail will be used for followup requests and questions)
# To be considered for the ‘Young Economist Award 12’ the age of the author(s) must be indicated.
# Deadline for Submission: February 5th, 2012
# Papers should be sent to fiw-pb@fiw.at in electronic form (PDF format)

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Call for Papers: Sustainable Alternatives for Poverty Reduction and Ecological Justice Conference

 The Sustainable Alternatives for Poverty Reduction and Ecological Justice conference seeks to engage multidisciplinary and ecumenical dialogues on key social, economic and ecological concerns from a variety of perspectives.
Among others, the goal of the conference is to build a permanent partnership and long life learning process to promote social and ecological justice.
We are interested in multi-disciplinary exchanges and insights, with a focus on religious-based and scientific approaches to sustainability problems and injustice. The conference will be a blend of learning and discussion, while attending to the magnificent Earth and cultural context of this region of Crete.
Participants are invited to submit proposals for consideration on the following topics:

1. ECONOMICAL ETHICS AND ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
2. FINANCIAL CRISIS, GLOBAL MARKET AND POVERTY
3. ECOLOGICAL CRISIS, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ECO-JUSTICE
4. SUSTAINABLE POLICY, RELIGION AND ETHICS
5. PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION AND CONSUMPTION PATTERNS
6. PERMACULTURE, SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND CASE STUDIES

Presentations can be up to 20 minutes in length, followed by discussion.  Please consider participatory and creative styles, panel proposals, workshop, round table or poster sessions. Focus on causal roots and practical solutions for each issue are especially encouraged.
By June 30^th 2012, please send a proposal of no more than one page or  250 words to:

Lucas Andrianos,  Chair of SAPREJ-2012

Institute of Theology and Ecology at OAC, Chania, 73006, Crete, laoac@otenet.gr

Please include your name, institutional affiliation, and contact information.
If your proposal is selected you will be contacted with further guidelines for the full paper.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Abstract Submission Deadline: June 30, 2012
Author Notification: July 15, 2012
Conference days: September 27 -30, 2012
Early registration deadline: July 30, 2012 (e-mail to laoac@otenet.gr)

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