Category: Human Rights

Kosigoda and Kunjbona Villages, under Littipara block of Pakur distrcit, Jharkhand 7–8 September 2025. The  community meeting  was organized at Kunjbona Panchayat in Littipara block, attended by participants from different hamlets of the Paharia Primitive Tribe community. The session was facilitated by Samuel Malto, whose effort ensured structured discussions and encouraged open, participatory dialogue among community members. The focus of the meeting was on social, economic, and political empowerment, with an emphasis on enabling the Paharia community to engage more effectively with local governance and development processes. The key outcomes of the day included increased awareness of government welfare schemes and the Gram Sabha, a reaffirmed commitment to form multi-tiered community organizations from village to state levels, and a plan to train Paharia youth in skill development for livelihood enhancement. The community also agreed on collective action planning and recognized…

A community meeting for approximately 55 women bidi workers from Katangi and Badhaiya Mohalla was organized in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, on August 2, 2025, in collaboration with PAIRVI New Delhi and the Nagarik Adhikar Manch. The primary focus was on addressing the bidi workers' challenges, which include very low wages, lack of social security benefits, and the decline of the bidi-making industry, which has been their generational livelihood. The meeting aimed to explore strategies for the economic empowerment of the workers and their families, including accessing social security schemes and providing alternative livelihood through skill training. Rajneesh from PAIRVI discussed the skill training program, announcing that 30 workers (10 each from Badhaiya Mohalla, Panagar, and Katangi) would be selected for training by December. The need for strong leadership and collective action was emphasized. Deeksha…

Patna, 1 August, 2025. PAIRVI in collaboration other state partners organized the State Consultation on Peoples Vision of Development in Bihar at AN Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna. The participants found it extremely relevant due to upcoming State assembly elections in Bihar in November. The consultation was attended by approx. 60 participants from CSOs, Press and media and representative of all major political parties including the ruling BJP and JDU, RJD, INC and left parties. The session witnessed animated conversation and high number of questions due to presence of representatives from the ruling coalition. However, the session was moderated effectively to prevent allegations, claims and counter claims to keep it focused on people’s aspirations from the next government. Later on PAIRVI collected all the recommendations and developed the People’s…

27-28 April and 21-22 June 2025. The two days workshops were designed for intermediate to   advance level.  Begner level was organised in February last year. It focused on the legal frameworks pertaining to child protection, including the Juvenile Justice Act and the POCSO Act. The training also covered practical skills related to identifying CICL and Children in Need of Care and Protection (CNCP), the role of PLVs in the legal aid system, and strengthening the functioning of local Child Protection Committees. The curriculum covered relevant legal frameworks such as the Juvenile Justice Act, the POCSO Act, the DK Basu Guidelines, and practical tools like fact sheets, FIR documentation, legal rescue protocols, and community mediation. Interactive exercises, role-plays, video screenings, and group discussions enhanced learning outcomes.. The workshop, led by Advocate…

The  stakeholder dialogue titled “Breaking Barriers: Collective Action for Juvenile Justice and Legal Aid” was organized at AN Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna on 3rd June 2025. This meeting witnessed the participation of Ms. Shilpee Soniraj, Member Secretary, Bihar State Legal Services Authority, Patna, Ms. Anupam, Registrar of the Authority, Ms Nisha Jha, Former Chairperson Bihar State Child Protection Committee, and other relevant stakeholders. Ms. Soniraj offered full institutional support to PAIRVI and committed to ensuring follow-ups on field-level concerns. She emphasised the importance of practical engagement and inter-agency coordination to improve outcomes for vulnerable children. She urged civil society organizations to write letter to District Legal Services Authority  whenever the need of Authority is required.   Ms. Anupama, Registrar, BSLSA, assured that BSLSA would actively support PLV training initiatives…

On March 27, 2025, a review and planning meeting was held at Hotel BNS International, Sasaram, to assess the implementation of legal aid initiatives for CICL and under trial prisoners. The session was attended by 11 participants, including PAIRVI staff and key field-level contributors. The meeting served as a forum to reflect on the program’s progress, identify challenges faced during implementation, document learnings, and chart a forward-looking strategy with suggested modifications and improvements to enhance impact and outreach.

On March 27, 2025, a stakeholder dialogue titled “Breaking Barriers: Collective Action for Juvenile Justice and Legal Aid” was organized at Hotel BNS International, Sasaram. The meeting brought together around 40 key stakeholders including the jail superintendent, probation officers, representatives from the Child Welfare Society, lawyers, journalists, community members, and social workers. The dialogue aimed to address the systemic barriers hindering effective legal aid for juveniles and undertrial prisoners. Discussions emphasized the need for stronger inter-agency collaboration, improved accountability mechanisms, and collective strategies to bridge the legal assistance gap. The exchange of insights yielded several valuable recommendations that will inform ongoing and future interventions in the juvenile justice system.

On March 17 and 23, 2025, community meetings were conducted with women beedi workers in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, and Jamui, Bihar. These sessions aimed to strengthen grassroots organization and prepare for cooperative formation. In Jamui, local vegetable seeds were distributed to promote nutrition gardens—an important step toward building long-term trust, self-sufficiency, and deeper engagement with the local communities.