Category: Human Rights

Two community meetings were organized with community members at Shivpur and Balbhadrapur on 30th November and 19th December 2025. The meetings aimed to strengthen community networks and raise awareness on child protection and child rights, with a specific focus on Children in Conflict with Law (CICL) and Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP). Participants were sensitized on the importance of early identification and timely reporting of cases. Community members were encouraged to proactively inform PAIRVI about cases related to CICL and undertrial prisoners who need legal support.

The community meeting with women beedi workers was organized on 18 December at Khalispur village, Sarairanjan Block, Samastipur District. More than 50 women beedi workers participated in the meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting was to finalize a three-month skill development training programme, scheduled to begin in January next year. Participants expressed strong interest in sewing/ tailoring training as a preferred livelihood option. During the discussion, key aspects such as selection of trainers, training structure, schedule, and related logistical issues were deliberated upon and finalized. The meeting marked an important step toward enhancing alternative livelihood opportunities for women beedi workers and supporting their economic empowerment.

A stakeholder consultation on strengthening Village Level Child Protection Committees (VLCPCs) was organized at  Dehri-on-Sone on 17 December, with participation from 30 stakeholders, including PRI representatives, lawyers, journalists, Child Welfare Committee members, and social activists. The discussion highlighted the growing concerns around child trafficking, the limitations of rescue-centric approaches, and the weak functioning of VLCPCs due to administrative apathy and lack of training at the grassroots level. Speakers emphasized that effective child protection requires strong village-level prevention mechanisms rather than reliance only on post-facto rescue. The Chief Guest, MLA Mr. Sonu Singh, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to child rights and appreciated civil society efforts in this area. Stakeholders collectively called for mandatory training of VLCPC members, regular meetings and reporting, community monitoring of vulnerable children and migrating families, and active…

1st PLV training of second year was organized on "Child Protection; Legal Framework and Community Engagement" in collaboration with Narayan School of Law, Gopal Narayn Singh University, Jamuhar, Sasaram, Rohtas on 15-16 December 2025. 40 PLVs including law students of the university participated in this workshop. Child rights expert Mr. Sunil Jha served as the resource person of the workshop. He discussed social legislations like Juvenile Justice Act, 2015, POCSO Act, 2012, Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 (amended in 2016), and Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006. Mr. Jha gave a detailed orientation on the two classifications of children – CNCP and CICLs under the JJ Act and explained the important provisions that were applicable to them. He also discussed principles like presumption of innocence, principles…

The Youth Dialogue on “Emergence of Artificial Intelligence: Social and Legal Challenges” was organised on 30th November 2025 in collaboration with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University (RMLNLU), Lucknow. The dialogue brought together more than 60 students, academicians, legal practitioners, technologists, civil society representatives, and policy-oriented professionals to engage in a comprehensive discussion on the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for law, society, governance, and youth futures. The programme was designed as an interactive and reflective platform, enabling young participants to critically examine both the transformative potential and the inherent risks associated with AI-driven systems. The central objective of the dialogue was to deepen understanding of AI beyond its technical dimensions and situate it within broader constitutional, ethical, social, and human rights frameworks. In…

A two-day Paralegal Volunteer (PLV) workshop was organized on November 7 and 8, 2025, in Sirmaur, Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, under the joint auspices of Bharosa Seva Samiti, PAIRVI, Nyaya Foundation, and Bahini Darbar. The primary objective of the workshop was to empower participants with legal knowledge and procedures, enabling them to act as an effective 'bridge' between the marginalized sections of society and the judicial system to ensure access to justice. The first day of the workshop commenced with a collective reading of the Preamble to the Constitution, followed by an in-depth discussion on legal foundations and fundamental rights. Advocate Ramsujan Verma explained in detail the fundamental rights from Articles 12 to 32 of the Indian Constitution, specifically focusing on equality (Article 14), prohibition of discrimination (Article 15), and…

Nine community meetings were conducted on 25 May 2025, 15 June 2025, 17 June 2025, 27 June 2025, 30 June 2025, 26 July, 30 August, 13 September and 20 September at Aayarkotha, Darihat, Observation Home Sasaram, Jamuhar, Barawan Kala Rohtasgargh, Dhelha, Dehri and Bikramganj across the three blocks—Dehri, Akodhigola, and Tilouthu—engaging a total of 400 participants. These meetings served as vital spaces for community dialogue, awareness generation, and mobilization around the rights of CICLs and undertrial prisoners. Key messages included the availability of legal aid, the significance of CPCs, and the role of PLVs. These engagements also helped identify potential paralegal volunteers from within the communities and gather grassroots insights into systemic barriers. Through these interactions, trust has been built with community members, and the foundation has been laid for…

Arwal, 12 September 2025. This Consultation was organized in collaboration with Vikas Path, Bikram. The consultation folded in several interlinked sessions, beginning with moving testimonies from survivors, followed by reflections from representatives of PAIRVI, government officials, and community members. The exchanges offered both emotional  and analytical insights into the continuing challenge of child labour and the need for joint action. The consultation at Ambedkar Bhawan, Arwal, proved to be a meaningful step towards strengthening dialogue and collaboration among survivors, families, civil society, and government departments. It provided a rare and powerful platform for survivors to speak directly about their struggles, for parents to reflect on their roles, and for officials to share schemes and responsibilities. The key messages that emerged were clear: child labour is a violation of rights and…

Three formal community meeting were organized in Bihar during this project period. First meeting was organized  at Ahmdapur Community Library under Sarairanjan Block of Smastipur district, second at Village-Gauda under Chandan Block in Banka District  and third at Bhawandih–Navadih under Block Chakai, in Jamui, on 2 August , 6 September  and  9th September 2025 respectively. The community meeting of women beedi workers held in Bihar successfully initiated dialogue on collective action and livelihood alternatives. It served as a platform for sharing experiences, accessing information on government schemes, and planning for future activities. The decisions taken during the meeting—formation of groups, application for financial support, and preparation for a larger women’s meeting—mark significant steps towards empowerment. As the process unfolds, the collaboration between PAIRVI, Jeevika, and local women workers is expected to create…