36th CIF International Conference – 2025
International Relations in a Changing World: Way Forward for Social Work
About the Conference
36'th CIF International Conference Nov.2025, Organised by Indian Council For International Programmes Fellowship (CIF – India) in collaboration with Tata Institute of Social Sciences ( TISS ) and College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai
This conference brings together social work professionals, scholars, and institutions to explore the role of social work in international relations amid global challenges. The event fosters knowledge-sharing and partnerships toward peace, inclusion, and justice across borders.
Who Can Participate
Social Work Field Practitioners
CIF Members (National & International)
Academicians & Research Scholars
Representatives from Civil Society and Social Work Institutions
Join Hands for Global Peace
Conference Theme & Call For Papers
International Relations In A Changing World: Way Forward For Social Work
Building Global Peace and Amity
When Social work professionals focus on creating a world that respects and celebrates human dignity and diversity, they can foster global peace and amity in our world. Papers could focus on sharing experiences of, and reflections on, peace building, especially those that offer a critical analysis that helps to identify causes and drivers of violence, injustice, and inequality; or that showcase an ethical and cultural sensitivity to respond to complex and dynamic situations.
Respecting Cultural Diversities
This theme highlights the importance of cultural and ethnic identities in shaping social dynamics and international relations. It addresses challenges arising from plural cultural interactions. The policies for diverse communities. Emphasis is placed on fostering sensitivity, inclusion, and mutual respect through social work. The role of institutions in promoting cultural harmony is also central. Papers should explore innovative practices and policies that embrace diversity and equity.
Fostering Equality for Sustainable Development
In today's global landscape, social, economic, and environmental challenges disproportionately impact marginalized communities. While international policies often claim to support development and sustainability, the active representation of least developed and developing countries in global discussions remains inadequate. Vulnerable groups continue to face injustices related to resource extraction, hazardous waste disposal, and limited access to governance. An intervention model that includes inclusive governance, education and resource justice.
Creating Inclusion in a Diverse World
Changes in contexts related to diversities of culture, geography and systemic factors influence the ways in which family forms, interactions and relationships are enacted, navigated and transacted. This theme pertains to interactions, relationships and consequences of global and local changes that influence families both within and outside. We welcome submissions that contribute to conceptual or theoretical expansion and innovative interventions that enhance wellbeing.
Enhancing Couples, Family and Social Relationships
Changes in contexts related to diversities of culture, geography and systemic factors influence the ways in which family forms, interactions and relationships are enacted, navigated and transacted. This theme pertains to interactions, relationships and consequences of global and local changes that influence families both within and outside. We welcome submissions that contribute to conceptual or theoretical expansion and innovative interventions that enhance wellbeing.
Challenges for Social Work in a Digitalized World
Paper presenters may focus on the transformative potential or destructive tendencies / ethical dilemmas of using technology and AI in the field of social work. How can social workers be better prepared to deal with the interface between AI and social work can be the focus of this subtheme. Further, innovative interventions and strategies used by social workers using AI can also be presented under this sub theme.
Nurturing Children, Global Greying and Social Security
The sub-theme “Nurturing Children, Global Greying and Social Security” explores the dual demographic challenge facing the world today—an ageing population alongside declining birth rates, compounded by global shifts in family dynamics, mobility, and environmental instability. It highlights how social workers are centralto navigating this complex landscape.
Registration Details
Registration Process
Step 1: Complete Registration Form
Fill the Google form available from May 10th to July 31st, 2025
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Lunch and Dinner
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Registration Fees
For Foreign/International Delegates
Early Registration
Till August 10th, 2025
USD 446
Late Registration
From August 11th, 2025
USD 458
Registration Fees
For Indian/ National Delegates
Registration fee
Till 30th September, 2025
6500 ₹
Late Registration
1st October, 2025 onwards
7000 ₹
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Following are the general guidelines given for the paper presenters
Paper Submission Timeline
Abstract Submission (Maximum 500 Words) 30áµ—Ê° August 2025
Notification of Acceptance of Paper 15áµ—Ê° September 2025
Submission Guidelines
Full research paper presentations with a maximum word count of 5000 words on the given sub-themes of this conference are invited.
Abstract Requirements:
Maximum 500 words
Must align with one of the conference sub-themes
Include research objectives, methodology, findings, and implications
Full Paper Requirements:
Maximum 5000 words
Follow academic writing standards
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Abstract must be focused on a specific Theme and Sub Theme.
Use Times New Roman 12-point font, double spaced.
Abstract title - limited to 15 / 20 words in UPPER CASE.
Abstract text – Up to 500 words.
Presenting author's contact details (should be the same as the submitting author so that the presenting author receives the correspondence about the abstract).
Submission Rules for Papers
Paper should be in double spaces.
The maximum length of the submission is 20 pages (including title page and all figures, tables, appendices, and references.) - limited to 5,000 words.
The entire paper submission (title page in title case, abstract (500 words), main text, figures, graphs, tables, references, etc.) must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc / .docx).
Numbering the pages in the document is essential.
Presenting author's contact details (should be the same as the submitting author so that the presenting author receives the correspondence about the abstract).
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