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 From Pain to Partial Justice: How People's Testimonies and Human Rights Advocacy Forced Recognition of the Bairvan Struggle By People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) "Human rights work is not merely about filing complaints. It is about transforming silent suffering into public truth, and public truth into accountability." A Village That Refused to be Silent For years, the

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 Empowering Young Minds Through Digital Education at the Ghalib Global Center for Diversity and Pluralism By Jan Mitra Nyas (JMN), an initiative of PVCHR Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | July 2026 Education is one of the most powerful tools for promoting equality, dignity, and social justice. At the Ghalib Global Center for Diversity and Pluralism (GGCDP) of the People's Vigilance Committee on

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Reflections on the BMZ Recommendation Paper and Lessons for Community-Based Mental Health The recently published Recommendation Paper on Training and Capacity Development in Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Development Cooperation, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and developed by GIZ together with leading international

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 The rehabilitation of survivors of torture requires more than psychological treatment; it demands the restoration of dignity, social recognition, and justice. This principle underpins the work of the People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) in adapting Testimonial Therapy for the Indian context through collaboration with the Rehabilitation and Research Centre for Torture Victims

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Education as the Foundation of Democratic Development Education is widely recognized as one of the most transformative investments for sustainable development. It is not merely a means of acquiring knowledge but a fundamental human right that expands freedoms, enhances capabilities, and strengthens democratic societies. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Article 26) and the United Nations

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 On the occasion of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (26 June), Human Rights Jan Nigrani Samiti (People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights – PVCHR), with the support of the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT), organized programmes in Koderma, Jharkhand, and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, reaffirming that rehabilitation is a legal and human right

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 Empowering Young Minds Through Free Online Learning: A Growing Partnership Between Jan Mitra Nyas and ADOREDate: 24 June 2026Jan Mitra Nyas is delighted to share the successful progress of our collaboration with ADORE, an organization committed to providing quality online education through dedicated volunteers.Following the signing of our Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), we completed the

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Lenin Raghuvanshi Joins Advisory Board of Morocco-Based International Peace Organizationhttps://youthforpeaceint.org/advisory-board/Varanasi, India – The People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) is pleased to announce that its co-founder, Lenin Raghuvanshi, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of Youth for Peace and Dialogue Between Cultures (YPDC), a Morocco-based international

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 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

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken an important step toward accountability and justice in the case of Rajesh Vegad, a sanitation worker from Gujarat who lost his life while cleaning a septic tank in November 2023.The case originated from a complaint submitted by human rights defender Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi based on a media report published in Navbharat Times on 12 November 2023.

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NHRC Takes Cognizance of Illegal Mining Death in Dhanbad: A Step Towards AccountabilityThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a complaint filed by human rights defender Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi concerning the death of a 55-year-old man, Bagha, and the serious injury of a woman during alleged illegal coal mining activities near Tetulmari Mansa Mandir in Dhanbad,

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https://www.strandbooks.com/kashi-9789381043707.htmlThere are moments in the life of a book that transcend publication, sales, or literary recognition. They become symbolic milestones in a larger conversation about society, memory, and humanity. The arrival of Kashi: A People's Account of India's Living Civilisation at New York's historic Strand Bookstore is one such moment. For nearly a century,

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 NHRC Issues First Reminder to Uttar Pradesh Government in Azamgarh Child Deaths CaseCase No.: 10451/24/0/2025NHRC Diary No.: 15464/IN/2024Complainant: Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi, Founder-Convener, PVCHRDate of Complaint: 20 September 2024Date of NHRC Reminder: 16 June 2026Authority Concerned: Chief Secretary, Government of Uttar PradeshNHRC Seeks Accountability in Suspected Diphtheria Deaths of

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🚨 SHOW THE RED CARD TO CHILD LABOUR 🚨Thirty-four years ago, I sat on a 72-hour hunger strike in Varanasi demanding rehabilitation for rescued child labourers. Today, the struggle continues in new forms.A recent survey across four blocks of Varanasi—Bara Gaon, Pindra, Harahua, and Arajiline—identified 4,012 children aged 6–18 years. Among them, 510 children are out of school, and 168 children

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 Welcome to a new episode of The Tryst by the Samruddha Bharat Foundation, in which Dalit rights activist and People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR) founder Lenin Raghuvanshi joined us to discuss his latest book, Kashi. The conversation revolved around the socio-economic realities obscured by Varanasi's traditional image. Raghuvanshi spoke about the systemic marginalization of

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 🚩 New Op-Ed Published Kashi, Democracy, and the Future of India: Why the Voices at the Margins Matter Kashi is often celebrated as the spiritual capital of India. Yet beyond its temples, ghats, and sacred traditions lies another Kashi—one sustained by sanitation workers, weavers, women, labourers, Dalits, migrants, and countless ordinary citizens whose contributions remain largely

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 ‘Kashi’ advocates for inclusivity, compassion and equityTarun Kanti Bose‘Kashi’ provides a refreshing counter-narrative to the prevailing tendency to ‘sanitise’ the historical identity of the world’s oldest living city. By prioritising human experience over architectural aesthetics, the book offers a rigorous critique of how neo-liberal capitalist economy and its urban planning disrupts

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"Education is not a privilege; it is a right. Yet for many children, continuing their education depends on the kindness and responsibility of society."SAVE A CHILD'S EDUCATION: AN APPEAL FOR MRIDUL RAGHUVANSHIEducation is a Right, Not a PrivilegeEvery child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and build a better future. Yet for many children, education becomes uncertain not because of a lack

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 Building a Tobacco-Free India: Shruti Nagvanshi Calls for Stronger Public Health ActionVaranasi, May 31 – World No Tobacco DayAs India observes World No Tobacco Day, social activist Shruti Nagvanshi of Varanasi has welcomed the Government of India's recent efforts to increase taxes on tobacco products and classify them within higher "demerit" categories. According to her, these measures

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 क्या भारत फिर गुलामी की ओर बढ़ रहा है?धर्म, राजनीति, संस्कृति, लोकतंत्र, सामाजिक न्याय और नागरिक स्वतंत्रताओं पर मेरी विस्तृत बातचीत अब उपलब्ध है।इस संवाद में हमने चर्चा की है कि कैसे इतिहास, सत्ता, धर्म और सामाजिक संरचनाएँ आज के भारत को प्रभावित कर रही हैं। क्या हम लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों को मजबूत कर रहे हैं या अनजाने में ऐसी परिस्थितियाँ बना रहे हैं जो हमें फिर से मानसिक, सामाजिक और राजनीतिक

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A Letter from Tata Chairman N. Chandrasekaran: Recognition for Grassroots Social ChangeBy Dr. Lenin RaghuvanshiThere are moments in the journey of social transformation that reaffirm one's faith in the power of collective action, community participation, and the pursuit of justice. One such moment came when I received a personal letter from Shri N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons,

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 🩸 Menstrual Health Is Not Just About Hygiene—It Is About Dignity, Equality, and JusticeOn World Menstrual Hygiene Day, our engagement with nearly 800 adolescent girls across 45 villages in Varanasi revealed a critical reality: menstrual health is deeply connected to access to clean water, education, nutrition, gender equality, and human rights.Girls from marginalized communities, including

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 A Commitment to Community Well-being On 12 May 2026, Jan Mitra Nyas (JMN) reaffirmed its commitment to humanitarian service and community health by donating two BPL Oxygen Concentrators to New Sai Vardan Hospital & Research Center, Varanasi. This initiative aims to ensure that poor, marginalized, and vulnerable patients have access to emergency oxygen support when they need it most. The

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 Recognition of Women Creating Social Change in VaranasiVaranasi witnessed a remarkable celebration of women’s leadership, courage, and social contribution during the “Aspiring Women Award 2026” organized by Hindustan and HT Digital Streams Limited ahead of International Mother’s Day. The prestigious event honoured women from diverse fields whose work has created meaningful impact in society

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