Our Purpose

Empowering Victims of Torture: Join Our Movement for Justice and Healing

Jan Mitra Nyas (JMN) works to ensure basic rights for marginalized groups and strives to establish the rule of law through participatory activism.

Our Vision

To establish a true, vibrant, and fully entrenched democratic society where there is no violation of civil rights granted to a citizen by the state.

Project Goal

To empower victims of torture by significantly enhancing victim support services through capacity building, psycho-social support, and legal assistance using technology and community-based solutions.

Our Mission

Provide Basic Rights

To provide basic rights to all individuals regardless of their background or circumstances.

Eliminate Exploitation

To eliminate situations that lead to the exploitation of vulnerable and marginalized groups.

Start a Movement

To start a movement for a people-friendly society through an inter-institutional approach.

Establish Democracy

To establish a vibrant democratic society where civil rights are protected and respected.

Become a Professional Partner via Connect+

Join our network of committed professionals working to support survivors through our innovative ICT platform.

Connect+ Platform

An ICT platform designed to foster networking, knowledge-sharing, and mutual support among survivors, human rights defenders, and stakeholders.

A bridge from silence to voice, and from isolation to solidarity.

Current Expert Network

Legal Professionals & Advocates
Mental Health Counselors
Social Workers & Case Managers

How You Can Contribute

Contribute Expert Guidance

Provide expert support and guidance to survivors through our secure online platform.

Join Our Network

Become one of our dedicated counselors, lawyers, and professional staff committed to supporting victims.

Expand the Network

Help us connect with additional Civil Society Organizations to create a larger network of victim support services.

Support Legal and Meta-Legal Advocacy

Collaborate with us to ensure victims receive justice through legal interventions and public advocacy.

Advocacy Areas

Help Break the Silence

Support our efforts to document and publicly share survivor cases through blogs, media reports, and video documentation.

Amplify Key Cases

Help circulate public interest blogs and videos created to amplify important human rights cases.

Youth Engagement

Support our Youth Leadership Development Program training young leaders in activism and community advocacy.

Key Cases to Amplify

From Custody to Coffin
Liberty Denied
The Station House Officer said...

These cases represent critical human rights violations that need public awareness and support.

Youth Leadership Program

500+
Young Leaders Trained
42
Survivors Counselled

Engage with Our Knowledge and Research

Access and share our research, publications, and communication materials designed to inform policy and enhance practice.

Knowledge Products

Public Blogs & Reports

Visit

Open-access tools for training, advocacy, and public education on human rights issues.

Survivor Testimonials

Visit

Documented survivor stories and case studies that serve as powerful advocacy tools.

Research Papers

Visit

Policy-oriented research and analysis on torture prevention and victim support.

Featured Publications

Healing through Honour: A Ceremony of Truth, Tears, and Testimony
Towards a Torture-Free Society: A Call for Justice, Humanity, and Reform

Recent Recognition

On 6 July 2025, JMN was honored during the DainikJagran-Inext Health Icon Awards 2025 for excellence in integrating justice and public health.

PVCHR's community-based survivor model featured in IRCT Global Evaluation Report on Livelihoods for Survivors of Torture (2022–2024).

Volunteer & Internship Opportunities

Join our team through various engagement opportunities designed for different levels of commitment and expertise.

General Volunteering

Support our day-to-day operations, community outreach, and awareness campaigns.

Flexible duration
Part-time or project-based

Internship Program

Gain hands-on experience in human rights work, research, and community development.

3-6 months
Full-time or part-time

Youth Ambassador

Represent our organization in your community and educational institutions.

1 year minimum
Campus and community engagement

Make a Difference

Your involvement can create meaningful change in the lives of survivors and contribute to building a more just society.

Survivor Leadership Programs

Empower survivors to become leaders and advocates in their communities through specialized training and support programs.

Program Components

Leadership Development

Comprehensive training in leadership skills, public speaking, and community organizing.

Peer Mentorship

Opportunities for survivors to mentor and support other survivors in their healing journey.

Advocacy Training

Training in human rights advocacy, policy engagement, and legal awareness.

Community Building

Initiatives to build supportive communities and networks for survivors.

Program Impact

200+
Survivors Trained
50+
Community Leaders Emerged

Our leadership programs have transformed survivors into powerful advocates for change in their communities.

Ready to Lead?

Join our survivor leadership program and become a voice for change in your community.

Contact & Resources

Get in touch with us to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.

Contact Information

Address
SA 4/2 A, Daulatpur, Varanasi-221002, UP, India
Phone
+91-9935599333
Email
pvchr.india@gmail.com
Alternative Email
shruti@pvchr.asia

Key Leadership

Project Manager (Interim)
Lenin Raghuvanshi
Managing Trustee
Shruti Nagvanshi

Project Information

Project Name:
Empowering Victims of Torture by Strengthening victim support and building information bridges

Project Goal:
To empower victims of torture by strengthening support services through capacity building, psychosocial care, and legal assistance.

Awards & Recognition

Recognized for excellence in integrating justice and public health approaches in victim support.