Interventions – Page 8

02Jun 2021 by admin

Efforts of Covid Response Coordination Committee

Human Rights

PAIRVI leads a Covid response coordination committee formed by partners in Bihar and Madhya Pradesh. The campaign was started during April when the situation was extremely bad and people were scared and running in despair. During the period PAIRVI continued to maintain contacts with partners and especially those who were working on covid response. Decision to form a coordination committee was taken on 30th April. Two trainings of volunteers have been organized to engage more than 150 volunteers. Posters, booklets and educational videos have been produced in Hindi on awareness, prevention, counseling, home based care, when to seek medical attention, vaccination and other myths and truths, children and covid etc. A group of doctors are also supporting the committee’s efforts. Till now, more than 2000 persons have been reached out…

31May 2021 by admin

Participation at Major Group Facilitating Committee (MGFC) and other UNEP Related Meetings

Climate Crisis, Sustainable Development

Ajay K Jha participated in several Meetings including MGFC Meetings (5th April, 11th May, 21st May, 27th May), 154th Meeting of Committee of Permanent Representatives at UNEP (20th May), Cluster Leaders Meeting (14th April, 8th May, 31st May).

12May 2021 by admin

PIL for urgent release of prisoners in Bihar

Human Rights

PAIRVI is consistently advocating the rights of prisoners. Our partner organization Bandi Adhikar Andolan has filed the PIL in Patna High Court on 12th May 2021(CWJC 10253/2021) demanding immediate release of prisoners. PIL is based on Supreme Court order to decongest the prisons and ensure physical distancing in prison amid COVID-19 Pandemic. The Matter is still pending the Court.

30Apr 2021 by admin

Disaster Risk Reduction and Youth

Climate Crisis, Food Sovereignty and Sustainable Agriculture, Sustainable Development

Ajay Jha addressed the closing session of the two days Asia Pacific Youth Forum, which was organized by Major Goup of Children & Youth, YFEED, and Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI). Fellow speakers included UNEP Director, Asia & the Pacific, ED of the ICIMOD and Food & Agriculture Officer, FAO, and Coordinator, UN DRR.

15Apr 2021 by admin

Asia Pacific Research Network Board Meeting

Climate Crisis, Human Rights

Ajay K Jha (representing CECOEDECON) was re-elected for two years at the Board of Conveners Meeting held on 15thMay. He has served two terms as a Board member and an Alternate earlier, this will be his third and last term on the Board of Conveners. The Board Meeting discussed modalities for a Biennial Conference and General Body Meeting.

07Apr 2021 by admin

Our Role in Care and Protection of Children during Pandemic

Human Rights

This online consultation was organized to discuss the issue of schooling particularly for children of deprived section on 7th April 2021. Closure of educational institutions because of the pandemic has affected adversely the education of poor students. Lack of access to computer, smart phone, and internet particularly in rural make the online class a distant dream for students of poor background. During the consultation speakers focused on education through community radio. An innovative idea of Mera Ghar-Mera School was discussed during the consultation which aims to teach the students at their doorsteps with trained volunteers.

01Jan 2021 by admin