International Seminar | Saveetha School of Law | SIMATS | Vulnerabilities of Women Sex Workers | 30th April 2026

International Seminar | Saveetha School of Law | SIMATS | Vulnerabilities of Women Sex Workers | 30th April 2026

Theme: Between Regulation and Risk: Intersection of Law, Public Health, and Socio‑Economic Vulnerabilities of Women Sex Workers Date: 30 April 2026 Venue: New Moot Court Hall, Saveetha School of Law, SIMATS, Chennai Time: 9:00 AM – 3:15 PM

About SIMATS:

Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), established under the Saveetha Medical and Educational Trust, is a premier institution offering medical, technical, and legal education. With NAAC A++ accreditation and NIRF 19th rank, SIMATS is recognized nationally and internationally for excellence in academics, research, and community service.

About Saveetha School of Law:

Founded in 2009, Saveetha School of Law (SSL) is approved by the Bar Council of India and ranked 19th among Indian law universities (NIRF 2023). SSL emphasizes quality legal education, advanced research, and holistic student development. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, supported by modern infrastructure, digitized classrooms, moot courts, and strong industry linkages.

About the Seminar:

This international seminar critically examines how law, public health, and socio‑economic structures intersect to shape the lived realities of women sex workers. Often positioned between regulation and risk, women sex workers face exclusion from legal protections, healthcare, and welfare systems, intensifying vulnerabilities such as:

• Violence and exploitation
• Public health risks (HIV/STIs, lack of reproductive healthcare)
• Economic insecurity and poverty
• Legal ambiguity and criminalization
• Social stigma and marginalization

The seminar seeks to promote rights‑based legal frameworks, harm reduction strategies, and inclusive socio‑economic policies to enhance dignity, safety, and justice.

Seminar Themes & Sub‑Themes:

• Economic Vulnerability: Poverty and livelihood insecurity.
• Health Risks: HIV/STIs, reproductive health, mental health.
• Violence & Exploitation: Abuse in unsafe environments.
• Legal Challenges: Criminalization, lack of access to justice.
• Social Stigma: Discrimination and exclusion.

Guest Speakers:

• Prof. Ivan Efremovski, PhD – International Slavic University, North Macedonia.
• Mr. R.K. Prasad – Global Information Security Governance Lead, Dentsu Inc; Corporate Lawyer, Crosby Law Associates, Chennai.
• Dr. Alisha Verma – Associate Professor (Law), Vinayaka Mission’s Law School, Chennai.

Poster Presentation Guidelines:

• Format: A1 size, portrait orientation.
• Font: Times New Roman, clear and professional.
• Content: Concise text, bullet points, visuals.
• Presentation: 5–7 minutes explanation, interactive Q&A.
• Submission: Posters to be emailed to internationalpostermaking@gmail.com.

Awards: Best Poster & Best Presentation. Evaluation Criteria: Design (40 marks), Relevance (30 marks), Communication (30 marks).

Registration Details:

• Fees:
  • SSL Poster Presentation – ₹200
  • Other College Participants – ₹200
  • Other College Poster Presentation – ₹250
• Payment: Karur Vysya Bank, A/C No. 1248135000002593, IFSC: KVBL0001248.
• Important Dates:
  • Last Date for Submission – 27 April 2026
  • Last Date for Registration – 28 April 2026
  • Seminar Date – 30 April 2026
• On‑spot registrations will be entertained.

Organizing Committee:

• Patron: Prof. Dr. Asha Sundaram, Principal, SSL.
• Convenor: Dr. Aswathy Prakash G., Associate Professor, Dept. of Research & Development.
• Co‑Convenor: Dr. S. Thangamayan, Associate Professor & HoD, Dept. of Research & Development.
• Organiser: Ms. Rini Adiyatil, PhD Scholar, SSL.
• Student Coordinators: Tharshini (+91 73472 56927), Gokulakrishnan (+91 93459 94045), Divya Karri (+91 79935 18756).

The seminar provides a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue on law, public health, and socio‑economic justice. By addressing vulnerabilities of women sex workers, it aims to foster inclusive reforms, rights‑based advocacy, and sustainable policy innovation.

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