FIRST CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Scholars and practitioners are invited to submit competitive papers for presentation at the International Conference “Human Rights and Violent Behaviour: the Social and Educational Perspective, to be held at the University of Cyprus, in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Conference Organizer
This conference is organised by the UNESCO Chair in Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment at the University of Cyprus, and the Daphne III Project (JLS/2008/CFP/DAP/2008-1) entitled VI.C.T.I.MS: “An indirect harmful effect of violence: Victimizing the child and Re-victimizing the woman-mother through her child’s exposure to violence against herself, sensitizing and creating awareness through research-product material, both transnational and differential according to the partner-context”.
POLI.S Citizenship Association is co organising this event.
Conference Aims
The conference is intended to be a forum for reflection and discussion about contemporary research findings and key social and educational issues pertaining Human rights and violent behaviour. Academics, researchers, professionals, administrators and policy makers interested in the topic may share research findings and practices and create networks of collaboration. Contributions (papers, posters, symposia, workshops, a roundtable discussion and plenary addresses are welcomed in the following thematic tracks:
– Women’s rights
– Child abuse
– Bullying
– Intercultural education and violent behaviour
– Media and human rights
– Children Literature and human rights
– Conflict resolution (in school, family and the community)
– Social and Emotional education for children victims of violence
Key Information for submission of Abstracts
Both research oriented and theoretical discourse papers are welcomed. Abstracts of 250 words maximum in English must be submitted via email to the following email address: msavvides@shools.ac.cy
A short list of no more than three literature references included in the abstract must be provided too. Citing literature references and clearly identifying the methodology used is essential. Abstracts will clearly state the problem/issue/question addressed, the aims, methodology and main findings of the papers. Abstracts should not exceed 250 words. Authors submitting their abstract must also provide separately, the title, orientation (theory/practice/research), topic area of the paper, and two or three keywords.
Key dates
Closing date for abstract submissions: 31 March 2011
Decision of the Selection Committee, posted on the conference web website by 30 April 2011
http://www.ucy.ac.cy/goto/victims/en-US/conference2011.aspx
Early registration final deadline: 15 May 2011
Final deadline for presenters’ registration: 15 September 2011
Final deadline for participants’ registration: 30 September 2011
Participants may submit their final papers for peer review after the conference. The final date for submitting completed papers for publication in the Proceedings is the 1st of February 2012.
Registration Fees
| Registration | € 200 |
| Early Registration | € 150 |
| UNESCO chair representatives | € 80 |
| POLIS´ members | € 80 |
| Students | € 80 |
Payment Procedure
Payment should be made directly to the Conference Bank Account.
Bank Account Details
Bank: Marfin Laiki Bank
Account Number: 116-31-015662
IBAN Number: CY46 0030 0116 0000 0116 3101 5662
Swift Code: LIKICY2NA001
Reference: VICTIMS
Participants should keep a copy of their receipt.
Please note that the registration fee does not include accommodation and subsistence expenses. Applicants must make their own arrangements for accommodation. More information concerning the accommodation and the conference program will be posted on the conference website at later time.
