RGNUL Faculty and Scholars Present Research at ILO’s Regulating for Decent Work Conference in Geneva
Geneva, Switzerland, July 10 (Desk)
A team from Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL), Punjab, comprising Prof. (Dr.) Sharanjit, Vandana Sharma, and Shivika Goyal, co-authored and presented research papers at the 9th Regulating for Decent Work (RDW) Conference, organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO) at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
Conference Overview
The biennial RDW Conference is one of the ILO’s premier global academic platforms, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue among researchers, policymakers, and practitioners on labour regulation, institutional reform, and social justice.
Research Presentations
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Futuristic Approaches to Prison Labour in India: Paving the Way for Rehabilitation and Right to Decent Work Post Release
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Presenter: Prof. (Dr.) Sharanjit, Professor of Law, RGNUL
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Details: The paper analyzed challenges in India’s prison labour system and proposed a rehabilitative, rights-based framework aligned with international standards, including the Nelson Mandela Rules and ILO conventions. It emphasized post-release integration and decent work opportunities for former inmates.
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Empowering the Invisible Workforce: The Role of Labour Institutions in Advancing Decent Work for ASHA Workers in India
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Presenter: Vandana Sharma, Junior Research Fellow and PhD scholar, RGNUL
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Details: Based on extensive fieldwork in Punjab, the paper highlighted systemic gaps in labour protections for ASHA workers and recommended institutional reforms to align with the ILO’s decent work framework. Vandana received a fully funded RDW Fellowship to attend the conference.
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Contributions
While Shivika Goyal, a PhD scholar at RGNUL, could not attend in person, her contributions were integral to both papers, enriching the research with her insights.
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Institutional Support and Recognition
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Prof. (Dr.) Jai Shankar Singh, Vice-Chancellor of RGNUL, congratulated the team, noting that their participation underscores the university’s dedication to socially engaged and globally relevant legal scholarship.
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Dr. Ivneet Walia, Registrar, commended the team and encouraged young scholars to pursue research with international impact.
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The RGNUL team expressed gratitude for the university’s unwavering academic and institutional support.
Significance
The participation of RGNUL scholars at the RDW Conference highlights their commitment to addressing critical labour issues in India, such as prison labour reform and the rights of informal workers like ASHA workers. Their research contributes to global discussions on decent work and aligns with the ILO’s mission to promote social justice and equitable labour policies. This achievement reinforces RGNUL’s position as a hub for impactful legal research with real-world implications.
