Conf/CfP - The 4th Asian Symposium on the Humanities & Human Rights Education, 6-8 August 2017, Japan

About Asian Symposium on the Humanities and Human Rights Education 2017

We welcome you to join us in Hiroshima, Japan for the 4th Asian Symposium on the Humanities and Human Rights Education (SHARE 2017), which will coincide with the 72nd Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Remembrance Ceremony.

In addition to the conference, participants will have an opportunity to visit Hiroshima Peace Park and the Shrine Island of Miyajima — both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

The human rights landscape today, with its ever-changing peaks and valleys, has made some noteworthy advances in promoting greater access to human rights on a global scale; however, they cannot overshadow the existing violations against humanity that are aggravated through the discrimination and marginalization of peoples. SHARE 2017 will be an opportunity to explore these issues through the lens of the humanities.

With the theme New Directions, SHARE 2017 aims to promote a greater understanding of the intersections between the humanities and human rights through peaceful and respectful discussion of the issues. This event is an interdisciplinary platform for academics, researchers, policy makers, human rights advocates, students and professionals.

We welcome proposals of 250 words in English by Friday, June 2, 2017.

Who Should Attend

SHARE 2017 in Hiroshima, Japan will focus on the intersections between the humanities and human rights education. It will be an ideal event for educators, academics, researchers, students, non-profit and non-governmental professionals, social workers and human rights activists.

Submit a Proposal

With the theme New Directions, SHARE 2017 aims to promote a greater understanding of the intersections between the humanities and human rights through peaceful and respectful discussion of the issues. This event is an interdisciplinary platform for academics, researchers, policy makers, human rights advocates, students and professionals. 

Submission Policies

1. Abstracts must be less than 250 words in English and sent via the online system.
2. Submissions should include a university or institution personal email address.
3. The lingua franca of submissions, papers and presentations is English.
4. Only authors listed on the submission may give the presentation.
5. A maximum of (2) submissions is permitted per author.
6. Abstracts derived from plagiarized or copyrighted research will be rejected.
7. The review committee does not correct grammar, spelling or usage errors.
8. We encourage work that introduces new ideas and conceptualizations, research and understandings to the field, as well as analysis of both success and failure.

Peer Review

All submissions are graded using a double blind, peer review process. The abstract is scored using a rubric that assessed areas such as originality, clarity/organization, spelling/grammar and suitability for the event.

Data concerning the number of submissions received and accepted is provided openly after the final submission deadline.

Presentation Formats

Oral Presentation

Oral presenters are generally arranged in parallel sessions consisting of 2 to 5 or more presenters depending on the panel theme and length. Panels are allotted 90 to 120 minutes of presentation time depending on the number of presenters. Computers, projectors and screens will be provided in each presentation room. Please note that the Program Committee assigns presenters to panels and time slots.

Poster Presentation

Posters must be size A0 (A Zero). Common dimensions for posters are A0 47 x 33 inches (118cm x 84cm). No audiovisual equipment is permitted for poster presentations. Poster boards mounted on stands will be provided with tape and pins.

Virtual Presentation

For participants unable to attend due to schedule or travel difficulty, we encourage you to consider participating in the event as a virtual presenter. Prepare a presentation using the video instructions we send to you. Virtual presenters are included in the Proceedings. A receipt and letter certifying your presentation will be sent to you by PDF after the event.

Organizing Your Own Panel

If you would like to organize your own panel of presenters, please contact the Secretariat. Panel requests must be received at least two weeks before the submission deadline. The panel should have at least 3 to 5 members (including the leader) and the names of all the panel members must appear in the abstract proposal.

Publications

Proceedings

This is an international, peer-reviewed event. Registered participants with an accepted abstract and/or refereed full paper will be published in the Proceedings indexed with the Japanese National Center for ISSN. The proceedings are available after the event and published in electronic format only.

Full Papers & Template

Full Papers are peer-reviewed and must be less than 2500 words and sent in Word format (PDF is not accepted) with a maximum file size of 1.5 MB by the deadline. Correct spelling, grammar and punctuation is the responsibility of the author. Use of the Full Paper Template is absolutely required. Papers submitted differently will be rejected.

Journals

The main purpose of this event is to raise awareness. The committee will consider on a case-by-case basis invitations from high impact, indexed, notable journals that would like to receive papers from this event for potential publication.

Registration Policies

1. Registration includes access to all sessions, schedule program and access to the proceedings.
2. An official receipt and letter confirming attendance and/or presentation will be provided.
3. Request for refunds must be received by Friday, July 7, 2017. Penalties may apply.
4. Registration does not include transportation, accommodation nor obliges visa support.
5. Coffee, tea, water and light lunch snacks will be provided during the afternoon sessions.

Registration Payment Methods

Register by Credit Card

Registration by credit card is available via PayPal. If someone else is paying on your behalf, please inform the Secretariat. Registrants will receive three receipts: (1) an automatic receipt from PayPal; (2) an E-mail payment confirmation from the event; and (3) a hard copy receipt at the event.

Register by Bank Transfer

We permit registration by domestic and international bank transfer

Target Audience: This event will focus on the humanities and human rights education. It will be an ideal event for academics, university professors, researchers, human rights activists, social workers, aid workers and graduate students.

Expected Attendance: 75+

Scholarships

Financial assistance will be provided to (5) students from overseas or currently studying in Japanese universities. Selection is based on merit and contribution, not financial need. Eligibility: graduate level student with a proposal accepted for poster presentation. The topic must cover Human Rights Education. Funding: registration fee waiver and/or transportation.

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http://intesda.org/human-rights-education-symposium/