News & Media
Latest updates, public acknowledgments, media coverage, and digital dissemination efforts from our project empowering victims of torture.
Project Overview
This page features updates from the project "Empowering Victims of Torture by Strengthening victim support and building information bridges".
The project aims to empower victims of torture by significantly enhancing victim support services through legal assistance, psychosocial care, and leveraging technology.
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Highlights & Public Recognition
Celebrating our achievements and recognition in integrating justice advocacy with public health services.
JMN Honoured at Health Icon Awards 2025
Jan Mitra Nyas (JMN) was honoured during the Dainik Jagran-Inext Health Icon Awards 2025 for excellence in integrating justice advocacy with public health services.
Event Participation
The event featured team members, community survivors, and youth volunteers.
Documentary Showcasing PVCHR's Community Model
A documentary film by IRCT (Denmark) showcasing PVCHR's community-based rehabilitation model was screened publicly at the Health Icon Awards 2025.
International Youth Representation
Aditya Mishra, a law intern and survivor advocate, was selected to represent India globally at the May 18 Academy in Gwangju, South Korea.
Global Platform
Amplification of youth voices and survivor leadership on international platforms addressing transitional justice and human rights.
Global Research Feature
PVCHR contributed case studies, survivor interviews, and data from India for IRCT Global Evaluation Report on Livelihoods for Torture Survivors.
Global Visibility
PVCHR's community-based survivor model gained global visibility, contributing to shaping international standards in survivor rehabilitation.
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Case Studies & Legal Advocacy
Digital documentation and media advocacy amplifying survivor voices and pushing for institutional accountability.
Social Media Advocacy
"Injustice doesn't only happen to those falsely accused—it takes root in the silent suffering of innocent hearts left behind."
Support Initiative
Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi (Founder, PVCHR) offering support to a child whose father was falsely implicated, calling it a 'testament to hope, humanity, and healing'.
Justice for the Ghasia Adivasis
Emergency legal intervention conducted in Sonbhadra district to protect the Ghasia Adivasi community from potential forced displacement and secure their Indigenous land rights.
Survivor Narratives
Shaheeba Bano: From Injustice to Inspiration
A powerful journey of overcoming injustice and finding inspiration through testimonial therapy.
The Station House Officer said: 'We will not let your son become an MBBS doctor.'
A story of institutional barriers and the fight for educational rights and dignity.
Advocacy Impact
Making at least 6 major survivor cases publicly shared through blogs, media reports, or video documentation.
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Blog Posts & Digital Dissemination
Over 12 field-based blogs and survivor stories published covering police torture, caste violence, bonded labour, and community empowerment.
Blog Performance
Topics Covered
Featured Blog Posts
Healing through Honour: A Ceremony of Truth, Tears, and Testimony
A ceremony marking truth, emotional healing, and testimonial therapy outcomes.
Towards a Torture-Free Society: A Call for Justice, Humanity, and Reform
Advocacy for systemic reforms and a humane approach to justice.
Brick Kiln Bondage in Varanasi
Documenting bonded labour practices and advocacy for workers' rights.
Source Links for Ongoing Updates
Media Partners
Recognizing our digital media partner supporting dissemination and communication goals.
Viacam Productions
Digital Media Partner
Founder & Leadership
Kartik Akaay
Founder & CEO
House No. 71, Purdilpur, Jubilee Chowk, Gorakhpur (273001), Uttar Pradesh, India
2023
Social media branding, documentary and digital content production, web and mobile development, and strategic digital communication solutions.
Partnership with Our Project
Viacam Productions is recognized as a Digital Media Partner supporting the dissemination and communication goals of the 'Survivor Connect' project.
Key Responsibilities
- Digital content dissemination and strategy
- Communication and outreach planning
- Media content production and distribution
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Additional Partnership Details
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Placeholder text: Actual details regarding Viacam Productions' role, contribution, and duration of collaboration will be updated upon receipt.