Empowering Field Action: Supervision and Orientation Workshop – March 2025

 

Supervision and Orientation Workshop Report

Date: 5 March 2025
Time: 10:00 AM onwards
Venue: PVCHR Office, Varanasi

Session I: 10:00 AM – Supervision & Orientation

A Supervision and Orientation Workshop was organized on 5th March 2025 at the office of the People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), Varanasi. Participants from Koderma (Jharkhand) and Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh) attended the session.

The session began with a keynote address by Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi, Program Director of the organization. He spoke in depth about the lives, struggles, and philosophies of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and Savitribai Phule, emphasizing their relevance to contemporary social justice movements. He encouraged participants to carry their legacies forward by empowering the oppressed with knowledge about their rights and how to access support.

Key discussion points included:

  • Review of the 2025 action plan and strategies to implement it effectively.

  • Emphasis on achieving project-specific goals such as:

    • Activities in public schools (Lok Vidyalayas)

    • Testimony therapy

    • Honor ceremonies for survivors

    • Timely reporting and documentation of activities

Lunch Break

Session II: 2:00 PM – Responsibilities & Follow-Up

The second session began with a review of the first session, followed by detailed discussions with participants from Jharkhand and Sonbhadra regarding:

  • Testimony collection processes

  • Field responsibilities and coordination

Ms. Shruti Nagvanshi, Director of the organization, spoke about strengthening implementation. She emphasized the importance of timely execution and the need to continuously improve the quality of work through reflection and evaluation.

Further, the session focused on:

  • The levels of violence in society

  • The distinction between torture and organized violence

Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi clarified:

  • Torture is inflicted by state actors (police, administration, etc.)

  • Organized violence originates from within families, caste groups, and non-state actors

Participants engaged in a critical discussion on these distinctions. Emphasis was also placed on:

  • Building inner strength

  • Enhancing knowledge and capacity of human rights defenders

The workshop concluded with a summary and delegation of responsibilities, led by Ms. Chhaya Kumari.

Conclusion

The workshop offered an insightful blend of ideological orientation, practical field planning, and critical discussions on violence and justice. It reaffirmed PVCHR’s commitment to empowering marginalized communities through accountability, awareness, and collective action.



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