A. Main Thematic Areas

1. Gender, Empowerment, and Social Justice
    •Feminist approaches to equality and leadership
    •Violence, discrimination, and justice mechanisms
    •Intersectionality: gender, class, caste, and ethnicity
2. Social Work Practice and Transformation
    •Human rights, advocacy, and empowerment
    •Social work responses to mental health and wellbeing
    •Sustainable and community-centered social work
3. Sociological Insights into Change and Inequality
    •Social structures, migration, and urban transformations
    •Inequality, inclusion, and development challenges
    •Youth, media, and cultural transitions in Nepali society
4. Psychological Dimensions of Empowerment and Wellbeing
    •Gendered experiences of stress, trauma, and resilience
    •Mental health interventions and community care
    •Counselling and emotional intelligence for empowerment
5. Literature, Culture, and Gendered Narratives
    •Women’s representation in Nepali and world literature
    •Storytelling and identity: literature as social change
    •Feminist literary analysis and creative voices
6. Journalism, Media, and Communication for Change
    •Gender portrayal and ethics in media
    •Women journalists and challenges of representation
    •Digital activism and feminist communication

B. Suggested Sub-Themes (for Interdisciplinary Sessions)
    •Gender and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 5, 10, 16)
    •Empowerment through education and communication
    •Youth activism and digital culture
    •Tradition, modernity, and changing gender norms
    •Indigenous practices, care ethics, and wellbeing
    •Social science research ethics and methodology