tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609539488329150632026-09-29T03:38:58.156-07:00Articles of/on/by Lenin & on ShrutiPeoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.comBlogger1303125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-9347375805993447612026-09-24T04:56:16.327-07:002026-09-24T04:59:18.456-07:00From a Small Hand to a Global March: Lenin Raghuvanshi’s Early Journey in the Struggle Against Child Labour From a Small Hand to a Global March: Lenin Raghuvanshi’s Early Journey in the Struggle Against Child Labour
An archival and journalistic reconstruction of a journey from local mobilisation to international child-rights advocacy
Some histories of social movements are preserved in institutional reports, policy documents and newspaper archives. Others survive in photographs: a hunger strike, aPeoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-72371420101582507842026-09-23T07:09:06.655-07:002026-09-23T07:09:06.655-07:00 Shruti Nagvanshi: Survivors Leading Change | Dignity, Justice & Rehabilitation Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-73474204320440886922026-09-22T07:41:08.310-07:002026-09-22T07:41:08.311-07:00Min Ko Naing Receives the Gwangju Prize in Person — Gwangju, 2013 Min Ko Naing Receives the Gwangju Prize in Person — Gwangju, 2013
In May 2013, Gwangju welcomed Min Ko Naing, one of Myanmar’s prominent democracy activists, following his release from prison in 2012.
Min Ko Naing had been awarded the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights in 2009, but he was unable to receive it in person while imprisoned. After his release, he travelled to South Korea to finally Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-91462381316017027182026-09-22T05:44:32.221-07:002026-09-22T05:49:07.620-07:00A Pen, a Meeting and a Memory from the Global March Against Child Labour — Paris, 1998 A Pen, a Meeting and a Memory from the Global March Against Child Labour — Paris, 1998
In 1998, during the Global March Against Child Labour, I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Jacques Chirac, President of France, in Paris. I presented my thoughts and an appeal concerning child labour and the exploitation of children in the football industry, particularly in the context of the 1998 FIFA Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-71846688743960191212026-09-18T00:11:20.424-07:002026-09-18T00:11:20.424-07:00Kashi: Urban Memory, Pluralism and the Human Geography of a Living City Kashi: Urban Memory, Pluralism and the Human Geography of a Living CityBy Lenin Raghuvanshi, Shruti Nagvanshi and Chandra MishraKashi—also known as Varanasi and Banaras—is among South Asia's most historically layered urban spaces. It is simultaneously a sacred city, a centre of learning, a cultural landscape, an economic settlement and a home to diverse communities whose lives extend far Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-15659117883201352182026-09-15T03:35:37.423-07:002026-09-15T03:35:37.423-07:00Education से बनेगा Viksit Bharat! Sanskar & Real-Life Learning | Lenin Raghuvanshi Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-2913839408328350642026-09-07T04:23:40.377-07:002026-09-07T04:23:40.377-07:00🏆 A Milestone in the Human Rights Journey — 2007 🏆 A Milestone in the Human Rights Journey — 2007On 18 May 2007, Lenin Raghuvanshi was honoured with the Gwangju Prize for Human Rights, in recognition of his longstanding work for the dignity, equality and rights of marginalized communities, particularly Dalits and children facing exploitation.At just 37, Lenin’s journey had already included founding and building movements and institutionsPeoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-62411889475004561712026-09-02T02:54:04.410-07:002026-09-02T02:54:04.411-07:00🌍 Milestone: Core Marcher in the Global March Against Child Labour, 1998 1998 marked an important milestone in my journey as a child-rights and human rights activist.
I had the privilege of participating as a core marcher in the Global March Against Child Labour, joining an international movement that brought together activists, children's rights defenders, trade unions and civil society from across the world.
Barcelona — May 1998
One of these historic moments Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-89601234449168738822026-09-02T02:11:03.433-07:002026-09-02T02:11:03.433-07:00A Treasured Memory from Vienna, 2009: Meeting Otto Tausig, a Life of Theatre, Courage and HumanitySome photographs preserve much more than a moment. They preserve conversations, friendships, ideas and the quiet influence of people whose lives leave a lasting impression on us.
This photograph from Vienna in 2009 is one such treasured memory for me.
It captures a warm gathering with Otto Tausig, the renowned Austrian actor, writer and director, whose remarkable life extended far beyond the Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-87876263251259046562026-09-02T01:43:53.323-07:002026-09-02T01:43:53.323-07:00German Unity Day in Delhi: Music, Rain and a Celebration of Indo-German Friendship German Unity Day is always more than a national celebration. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the values that connect people across borders—democracy, pluralism, human dignity, peace and cooperation.
On 3 October, we had the privilege of attending the German Unity Day celebration at the residence of the Ambassador of Germany in India, H. E. Walter J. Lindner, at his invitation. It Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-12067716947861188242026-08-30T03:05:26.011-07:002026-08-30T03:05:26.011-07:00Rahul Gandhi directly quoted Manusmriti:Why did his statement cause uproar, and why is the book so controversial? Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi, convenor of the Human Rights Monitoring Committee and a social activist, says, “The Manusmriti is not a sacred scripture like the Vedas and the Upanishads. Many of its ideas do not align with them.”Full story: https://www.bhaskarenglish.in/originals/news/rahul-gandhi-manusmriti-controversy-pune-speech-women-rights-138844728.htmlPeoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-56310867251195767582026-08-24T07:16:18.448-07:002026-08-24T07:16:18.448-07:00After Goa, Mumbai: A Family Journey of Memories and Togetherness After Goa, Mumbai: A Family Journey of Memories and TogethernessSome journeys become memorable not because of the places we visit, but because of the people with whom we share them. 2019 was one such year for our family. After our beautiful trip to Goa, we continued our journey and spent precious time in Mumbai—creating memories that remain close to my heart.These photographs take me back Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-75864563692888734312026-08-24T06:56:41.789-07:002026-08-24T06:56:41.789-07:00Goa 2019: Between Waves, Work and Family Goa 2019: Between Waves, Work and FamilyA journey with Kabeer and ShrutiStory by Lenin RaghuvanshiSome journeys remain with us not because everything went perfectly, but because they capture a particular moment in our lives.My Goa journey in 2019 was my first trip to Goa with my son, Kabeer Karunik, and my life partner, Shruti Nagvanshi. Looking at these photographs today, I remember the Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-69868057615355360712026-08-21T09:42:53.226-07:002026-08-21T09:48:31.934-07:00Kabeer Karunik: A Blend of Education, Entrepreneurship, Sporting Excellence and Family Values Kabeer Karunik: A Blend of Education, Entrepreneurship, Sporting Excellence and Family ValuesB.Com., MBA | Director, Sattva Wellbeing & Consultancy Pvt. Ltd. | National-Level Snooker Player | Entrepreneurial Family Background💐 BIODATA 💐
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Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-72514014612429468202026-08-18T01:29:27.405-07:002026-08-18T01:29:27.405-07:00Remembering a Journey of Courage and Solidarity Remembering a Journey of Courage and SolidaritySome newspaper clippings become more than memories—they become a record of a movement.I am deeply moved to see this old Times City report recalling the courageous struggle against child labour in the Bhadohi–Mirzapur carpet belt, and the work we undertook alongside Kailash Satyarthi and other colleagues.The struggle was never only about Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-26358232690672524532026-08-14T00:35:50.165-07:002026-08-14T00:35:50.165-07:00An Urgent Appeal for the Protection of Palestinian Children An Urgent Appeal for the Protection of Palestinian ChildrenBy Dr. Lenin RaghuvanshiGwangju Human Rights Award Laureate, 2007Founder-Convenor, People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)As a human rights defender and laureate of the Gwangju Human Rights Award 2007, I appeal to the Government of India, civil society organisations, human rights defenders, child rights organisations, Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-50118986216374503802026-08-09T06:20:47.802-07:002026-08-09T06:20:47.802-07:00Compassion Must Resist Injustice: The Philosophy of Lenin Raghuvanshi “Compassion without resistance to injustice becomes surrender; resistance without compassion becomes hatred.”
These words capture a powerful philosophy at the heart of social transformation: justice requires both courage and compassion.
For Lenin Raghuvanshi, compassion is not passive sympathy. It is a commitment to stand beside people whose dignity has been denied, while resistance is not Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-73065747125328784452026-07-23T02:28:39.356-07:002026-07-23T02:28:39.356-07:00Lenin Raghuvanshi at Stated https://app.stated.in/principles/dr-lenin-raghuvanshiDr. Lenin RaghuvanshiFounder, People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)Author, Kashi: The Heartbeat of India's Civilizational Ethos(opens in new window) and Dalits in Independent India“On what he stands for — five principles stated publicly, in his own words.”FormatLeadership PrinciplesRead time7 minutesPrinciples5 Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-47424679744971095182026-07-23T00:23:56.597-07:002026-07-23T00:23:56.597-07:00The Right to a Final Farewell: Why the Return of Human Remains Is a Human Rights Imperative The Right to a Final Farewell: Why the Return of Human Remains Is a Human Rights Imperative
By Lenin Raghuvanshi
Founder, People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)
The dignity of human life does not end with death. Across cultures, religions, and civilizations, the right to bid farewell to loved ones through proper burial or cremation is a deeply cherished humanitarian value. Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-534683906322561222026-07-23T00:21:49.096-07:002026-07-23T00:21:49.097-07:00Request for Suo Motu Cognizance of Repeated Examination Paper Leaks as a Human Rights Issue Affecting India's Youth ToJustice V. RamasubramanianHon'ble ChairpersonNational Human Rights Commission (NHRC)Manav Adhikar BhawanBlock-C, GPO Complex, INANew Delhi – 110023Subject: Request for Suo Motu Cognizance of Repeated Examination Paper Leaks as a Human Rights Issue Affecting India's YouthRespected Hon'ble Chairperson,I write to you in my capacity as the Founder of the People's Vigilance Committee on Human Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-48516409941710774692026-07-03T00:50:17.521-07:002026-07-03T00:50:17.521-07:00The Price Of Proof: One Man's Struggle To Prove He Is Indian Lenin Raghuvanshi of the People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) said: "This is the machinery of modern citizenship in India, where belonging is a privilege that must be constantly proven, not a right that is guaranteed."Link: https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/the-price-of-proof-one-mans-struggle-to-prove-he-is-indianPeoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-40564629348943594262026-06-30T22:17:23.759-07:002026-06-30T22:17:23.760-07:00Peer Review as a Commitment to Knowledge, Integrity, and Social ChangeContributing to the Global Academic Community
I am deeply honored to be recognized as one of the peer reviewers in the Editorial Report and Acknowledgement of Reviewers, 2025 published by the Journal of Social and Political Psychology (JSPP). This acknowledgment is more than a personal milestone; it is a reminder of the collective responsibility scholars share in advancing rigorous, ethical, and Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-48036609207612507602026-06-30T22:07:05.386-07:002026-06-30T22:07:05.386-07:00Healing Hate: Why We Must Treat the Disease, Not Destroy the Person "Hate is like a disease. If a person is suffering from disease, the doctor never kills the person. They help the person to heal and eliminate the disease."
I was deeply honoured to see this reflection featured by the Global Centre for Pluralism as part of its campaign marking the International Day for Countering Hate Speech. The campaign brought together members of the Global Pluralism Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-34967718861872000602026-06-23T04:03:47.663-07:002026-06-23T04:03:47.664-07:00 How Human Rights Activists Are Changing India? | Dr Lenin Raghuvanshi | Aarti BR Singh Voices of the Voiceless: How Lenin Raghuvanshi is Fighting for Human Rights and Social Change in IndiaHuman Rights Beyond Laws: A Journey of Dignity, Justice, and HopeHuman rights are often discussed in the context of laws, policies, and constitutional guarantees. But at their core, human rights are about something much deeper—human dignity, equality, and the belief that every person Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2960953948832915063.post-43480794471066415572026-06-21T23:41:25.027-07:002026-06-21T23:41:25.027-07:00LIVE आप देख रहे है Live बनारस और अंतरराष्ट्रीय ख्याति प्राप्त समाजसेवी डॉक्टर लेनिन रघुवंशी से Peoples' Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR)http://www.blogger.com/profile/12936179142110767230noreply@blogger.com0