Call for Papers
Theme: Pathways to Inclusion, Empowerment, and Peace in a Turbulent World
Key Objectives of ICOSS 2026
Empowerment through Education and Participation
Showcase the role of quality education, civic engagement, and leadership development in empowering individuals and strengthening community resilience. Participants will explore evidence-based models that encourage active citizenship and inclusive growth
Sustainability and Social Responsibility
Highlight the contribution of social sciences in promoting sustainable livelihoods, climate justice, and ethical policymaking. Emphasis will be placed on integrating social responsibility into development initiatives aligned with the UN SDGs.
Finding Solutions through Research and Partnerships
Promote interdisciplinary research that leads to practical, policy-relevant outcomes and social innovation. ICOSS 2026 seeks to strengthen collaborations among universities, research institutes, and development organizations to translate ideas into impact.
Technology and Social Transformation
Discuss how digital innovations, AI, and online platforms can drive empowerment, social awareness, and collaboration—while addressing issues of ethics, misinformation, and digital inequality.
Empowering South–South Collaborations
Encourage partnerships and knowledge exchange among countries of the Global South to share localized solutions to shared social, economic, and governance challenges. The goal is to strengthen regional cooperation and mutual learning in achieving inclusive development.
Governance, Rights, and Accountability
Examine how transparent governance, legal reform, and the protection of human rights contribute to more just and peaceful societies. The objective is to share best practices that strengthen accountability and public trust.
How We Achieve This
The conference will feature:
- Keynote addresses and expert panels led by global scholars and practitioners in social sciences.
- Interactive sessions and paper presentations providing opportunities for research dissemination and constructive dialogue.
- Collaborative networking spaces that inspire partnerships, policy influence, and cross-sector engagement.
Through shared knowledge and collaboration, ICOSS 2026 seeks to turn research into real-world impact — creating pathways toward inclusion, empowerment, and peace in an increasingly turbulent world.
We warmly invite academics, researchers, policymakers, and social innovators to submit their papers and join the conversation at the 13th International Conference on Social Sciences (ICOSS 2026).
Call for paper tracks and sub tracks
- Inclusive economic models and poverty reduction strategies
- Women’s entrepreneurship and microfinance innovations
- Labor migration, remittances, and social protection
- Youth employment, skills development, and the future of work
- Sustainable rural economies and local community resilience
- Economic inequalities and pathways to financial inclusion
- Community-driven development and participatory governance
- The role of NGOs and civil society in sustainable change
- Policy innovation for inclusive development
- Social entrepreneurship and innovation for the SDGs
- Measuring and achieving social impact through partnerships
- Research-driven solutions for resilient societies
- Historical perspectives on conflict, peace, and reconciliation
- Colonial legacies and postcolonial identities
- Oral histories and cultural memory in peacebuilding
- Indigenous knowledge systems and sustainability
- Anthropology of migration and displacement
- Religion, rituals, and social change
- Strengthening democratic institutions and the rule of law
- Access to justice and equality before the law
- Governance reforms for transparency and accountability
- Human rights in conflict and post-conflict societies
- Legal perspectives on migration, gender, and inclusion
- International law, peace treaties, and global justice
- Peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and post-conflict recovery
- Global governance and multilateral diplomacy in a divided world
- Migration, borders, and human security
- Regional integration and South–South cooperation for peace
- The role of international organizations in promoting equity and justice
- Cybersecurity, digital diplomacy, and the politics of information
- Gender equality, identity, and intersectionality
- Disability rights and inclusive social policies
- Migration, belonging, and cultural diversity
- Youth engagement and civic participation
- Social cohesion and inter-community dialogue
- Empowerment through education, arts, and culture
- Climate justice and environmental inequalities
- Urbanization, displacement, and spatial inclusion
- Sustainable resource management and local resilience
- Disaster preparedness and community adaptation
- Geographic approaches to peace and sustainability
- Environmental policy and indigenous rights
- AI, digital inclusion, and ethical innovation
- Technology and human rights: balancing freedom and control
- Social media, misinformation, and civic responsibility
- Digital economies and the empowerment divide
- Technology for peace, education, and development
- Ethical leadership in the digital era
You may send your abstract according to the abstract guidelines. Different registration packages of the conference provide you so many benefits including food, conference pack, abstract book, eligibility to attend the technical sessions, career development workshops, publication opportunities etc. You can select different presentation modes according to your preference. Presentations awards are one of the key elements of the conference. The presenters at the conference will be evaluated by a special committee of academic experts during the conference and the best presenters will be awarded at the award ceremony.