# Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation > Empower Communities, Monitor the Monitors, Defend the Defenders ## Posts - [Two-Day State Level Training for Women Leaders from CSOs | Chennai 2025](https://hrf.net.in/two-day-state-level-training-for-women-leaders-from-csos/): The two-day state-level training brought together 31 women leaders representing 16 districts and 1 Union Territory, supported by 7 resource persons held on 24-25 November 2025 in Chennai. The workshop served as a dynamic platform to strengthen leadership, enhance organisational capacity, and foster solidarity among women-led initiatives. With a focus on justice, accountability, and resilience, participants engaged in interactive sessions, peer learning, and collective action planning. Day 1 Highlights: – Networking exercise: Human Chain of Solidarity – Context setting: Evolution & impact of SWAN (Single Women Action Network) – Reflection on challenges faced by women leaders (personal, organisational, societal) – […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 03 October 2025 | Mayiladuthurai](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-03-october-2025-mayiladuthurai/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Mayiladuthurai on 03 October 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 4 Total Participants 68 Women 63 Men 5 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 02 October 2025 | Karaikal](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-02-october-2025-karaikal/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Karaikal on 02 October 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 1 Women 45 Men 3 Total Participants 48 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 30 September 2025 | Muthupettai Tiruvarur](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-30-september-2025-muthupettai-tiruvarur/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Tiruvarur on 30 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 07 Women 50 Men 03 Total Participants 53 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 29 September 2025 | Tiruvarur](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-29-september-2025-tiruvarur/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Tiruvarur on 29 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 02 Women 71 Men 02 Total Participants 73 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 29 September 2025 | Pattukkottai, Thanjavur](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-29-september-2025-pattukkottai-thanjavur/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Pattukkotai, Thanjavur on 29 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 2 Women 43 Men 4 Total Participants 47 The Topics Covered Challenges faced […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 27 September 2025 | Thanjavur](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-27-september-2025-thanjavur/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Thanjavur on 27 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 04 Women 51 Men 03 Total Participants 54 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 27 September 2025 | Chengalpattu](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-27-september-2025-chengalpattu/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Chengalpattu on 27 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 05 Women 70 Men 06 Total Participants 76 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 26 September 2025 | Pudukkottai](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-26-september-2025-pudukkottai/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Pudukkottai on 26 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 07 Women 74 Men 01 Total Participants 75 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 25 September 2025 | Sivagangai](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-25-september-2025-sivagangai/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Sivagangai on 25 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 02 Women 60 Men 12 Total Participants 72 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 25 September 2025 | Madurai](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-25-september-2025-at-madurai/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Madurai on 25 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 02 Women 39 Total Participants 41 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by single women […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 25 September 2025 | Cuddalore](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-25-september-2025-at-cuddalore/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Cuddalore on 25 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 04 Women 96 Men 04 Total Participants 100 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 24 September 2025 | Theni](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-24-september-2025-at-theni/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Theni on 24 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 05 Women 51 Man 01 Total Participants 52 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 23 September 2025 | Pamban, Ramanathapuram](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-23-september-2025-at-pamban-ramanathapuram/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Pamban, Ramanathapuram on 23 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 03 Women 75 Total Participants 75 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by single […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 23 September 2025 | Dindigul](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-23-september-2025-at-dindigul/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Dindigul on 23 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 05 Women 79 Man 01 Total Participants 80 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 23 September 2025 | Ariyalur](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-23-september-2025-at-ariyalur/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Ariyalur on 23 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 04 Women 50 Men 05 Total Participants 55 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 22 September 2025 | Ramanathapuram](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-22-september-2025-at-ramanathapuram/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Ramanathapuram on 22 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 02 Women 74 Men 01 Total Participants 75 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 22 September 2025 | Villupuram](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-22-september-2025-at-villupuram/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Villupuram on 22 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 09 Women 93 Men 05 Total Participants 98 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 21 September 2025 | Karur](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-21-september-2025-at-karur/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Karur on 21 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 03 Women 63 Men 02 Total Participants 65 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 20 September 2025 | Tiruppur](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-20-september-2025-at-tiruppur/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Tiruppur on 20 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 03 Women 85 Total Participants 85 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by single women […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 19 September 2025 | Namakkal](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-19-september-2025-at-namakkal/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Namakkal on 19 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 02 Women 42 Men 05 Total Participants 47 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 18 September 2025 | Perambalur](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-18-september-2025-at-perambalur/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Perambalur on 18 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 04 Women 59 Men 04 Total Participants 63 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 17 September 2025 | Tiruchirappalli](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-17-september-2025-at-tiruchirappalli/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Tiruchirappalli on 17 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 06 Women 79 Men 06 Total Participants 85 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 16 September 2025 | Kallakurichi](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-16-september-2025-at-kallakurichi/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Kallakurichi on 16 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 06 Women 59 Men 03 Total Participants 62 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 16 September 2025 | Tharamangalam, Salem](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-16-september-2025-at-tharamangalam-salem/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Thaaramangalam, Salem on 16 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 06 Women 163 Total Participants 163 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by single […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 15 September 2025 | Virudhunagar](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-15-september-2025-at-virudhunagar/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Virudhunagar on 15 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 04 Women 54 Men 04 Total Participants 58 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 14 September 2025 | Dharmapuri](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-on-14-september-2025-at-dharmapuri/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Dharmapuri on 14 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 04 Women 60 Men 01 Total Participants 61 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 13 September 2025 | Tirunelveli](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-held-on-13-september-2025-at-tirunelveli/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Tirunelveli on 13 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisations 04 Women 59 Man 01 Total Participants 60 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 12 September 2025 | Thothukkudi](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-on-12-september-2025-at-thothukkudi-district/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Thoothukudi on 12 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organisation 01 Total Participants 43 Women 42 Man 01 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by […] - [SWAN Arankoodam Inaugural | 12 September 2025 | Tirupathur](https://hrf.net.in/swan-arankoodam-inaugural-on-12-september-2025-at-tirupathur-district/): The inaugural of the Single Women Action Network (SWAN): Arankoodam was held in Tirupathur on 12 September 2025. It laid the foundation for a space for single women to celebrate their freedom by strengthening their economic independence, security, self-integration and removing the stigma that exists in society. To support the ongoing awareness and solidarity forum, pamphlets covering the PWDV Act, Dowry Prohibition Act, POSH Act, POCSO Act, POA Act, the Street Vendors Act and Swan Single women helpline were distributed to all participants. Participant Overview Organization 09 Women 215 Total Participants 215 The Topics Covered Challenges faced by single women 02 Case presentations (PWDVA, POCSO Act)  Importance of the […] - [3 Day State-Level Residential Training for District Resource Persons | 29–31 July 2025 | Yercaud](https://hrf.net.in/3-day-state-level-residential-training-for-district-resource-persons-29-31-july-2025-yercaud-copy/): Three-day State-Level Residential Training of District Resource Persons was successfully conducted in four zones at Yercaud on 29-31 July 2025. The training covered the POA Act, POCSO Act, POSH Act, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, and the Street Vendors Act, access to entitlements, photography, videography, and statutory compliances. Mobilisation for Support and Solidarity forums, constituting the support group, and conducting the forums were also discussed.  Siragugal: Iyakka Kaiyedu (SWAN: Operations Manual) was prepared and distributed at the training. Participants Organisation: 18 Districts: 12 districts (Cuddalore, Dharmapuri, Dindigul, Kallakurichi, Karur Namakkal, Salem, Thanjavur, Tirupathur, and Tiruppur) and Puducherry (Karaikal). Total: […] - [3 Day State-Level Residential Training for District Resource Persons | 25–27 July 2025 | Yercaud](https://hrf.net.in/3-day-state-level-residential-training-for-district-resource-persons-25-27-july-2025-yercaud/): Three-day State-Level Residential Training of District Resource Persons was successfully conducted in four zones at Yercaud on 25-27 July 2025. The training covered the POA Act, POCSO Act, POSH Act, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, and the Street Vendors Act, access to entitlements, photography, videography, and statutory compliances. Mobilisation for Support and Solidarity forums, constituting the support group, and conducting the forums were also discussed.  Siragugal: Iyakka Kaiyedu (SWAN: Operations Manual) was prepared and distributed at the training. Participants Organisation: 21 Districts: 12 districts  (Ariyalur, Dharmapuri, Kanyakumari, Krishnagiri, Madurai, Namakkal, Perambalur, Salem, Sivagangai Tiruchirappalli, Tirupathur and Tiruppur). Total: 34 […] - [3 Day State-Level Residential Training for District Resource Persons | 19–21 July 2025 | Ramanathapuram](https://hrf.net.in/3-day-state-level-residential-training-for-district-resource-persons-19-21-july-2025-ramanathapuram/): Three-day State-Level Residential Training of District Resource Persons was successfully conducted in four zones at Ramanathapuram on 19-21 July 2025. The training covered the POA Act, POCSO Act, POSH Act, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, and the Street Vendors Act, access to entitlements, photography, videography, and statutory compliances. Mobilisation for Support and Solidarity forums, constituting the support group, and conducting the forums were also discussed. Siragugal: Iyakka Kaiyedu (SWAN: Operations Manual) was prepared and distributed at the training. Participants Organisation: 18 Districts: 7 districts (Madurai, Pudukkottai, Ramanathapuram, Thanjavur, Thoothukudi, Tiruvarur and  Virudhunagar). Total: 29 participants Female: 14 Male: 15 Training Topics Covered Context […] - [3 Day State-Level Residential Training for District Resource Persons | 15–17 July 2025 | Chennai](https://hrf.net.in/3-day-state-level-residential-training-for-district-resource-persons-15-17-july-2025-chennai/): Three-day State-Level Residential Training of District Resource Persons was successfully conducted in four zones at Chennai on 15-17 July 2025, at Ramanathapuram on 19-21 July 2025, and at Yercaud on 25-27 July 2025 and on 29-31 July 2025. The training covered the POA Act, POCSO Act, POSH Act, Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, and the Street Vendors Act, access to entitlements, photography, videography, and statutory compliances. Mobilisation for Support and Solidarity forums, constituting the support group, and conducting the forums were also discussed.  Siragugal: Iyakka Kaiyedu (SWAN: Operations Manual) was prepared and distributed at the training. Participants Organisation: […] - [Tamil Nadu State level consultation on coastal rights 2025](https://hrf.net.in/tamil-nadu-state-level-consultation-on-coastal-rights-2025/): Tamil Nadu State level consultation on #coastalrights was held at Chennai on 24 June 2025 This consultation focused on bringing together 38 different stakeholders working for the rights of the #fishingcommunity among 14 #coastal districts of Tamil Nadu. • The key challenges faced by #coastalcommunities, including access to welfare schemes, housing rights, gender discrimination, and environmental issues were discussed. • This consultation also proposes action plans such as improving digital access to benefits, securing land rights, and increasing support for #women and #singlemothers. • The session aimed to strengthen #community support and push for inclusive #coastaldevelopment. - [Northern Zone Level Training on POA Implementation in Chennai](https://hrf.net.in/northern-zone-level-training-on-poa-implementation-in-chennai/): A two day training was held at Chennai on 14 and 15 May 2025 on the effective implementation of the POA Act, documentation procedures, and the RTI process. A total of 68 participants (31 women, 37 men) from 25 districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry attended.   - [SWAN Strategic Planning Meeting 2025](https://hrf.net.in/wan-statergic-planning-meeting-2025/): The SWAN Strategic Planning Meeting, held on 12–13 April 2025 in Yelagiri, brought together 46 participants (20 women, 26 men) from 21 districts as a follow-up to the state convention on 22 March 2025. The gathering aimed to build on previous discussions and lay out a clear roadmap for SWAN’s five-year strategic vision for empowering single women across Tamil Nadu. The meeting began with a session reaffirming SWAN’s vision: to build an inclusive, empowered, and equitable society for single women. Why: Address systemic exclusion and injustice faced by single women How: Enable grassroots leadership and institutional transformation What: Implement long-term […] - [Crime against women and girls in India (The NCRB and Meta data 1953-2022) Executive Summary](https://hrf.net.in/hsfvawgexecutivesummary/): How she figures: Crime against women and girls in India (The NCRB and Meta data 1953-2022) Executive Summary We, the people of India, wake up periodically to incidents that ‘shock the conscience of the nation’, are outraged for a while, and then revert to norm. This outrage is managed by promising more stringent and evermore ridiculous punishments to perpetrators. But hard cases make bad law and worse precedent, as the Supreme Court of India has found. How she figures is to help tune out the noise and focus on the signal for rational response, effective remedies, and sustainable solutions by […] - [1953 முதல் 2022 வரை இந்தியாவில் பெண்கள் மற்றும் சிறுமிகளுக்கு எதிரான வன்முறை செயல்முறைச் சுருக்கம்](https://hrf.net.in/hsf-vawg-executive-summary-tamil/): அவள் எவ்வாறு கணிக்கப்படுகிறாள்: 1953 முதல் 2022 வரை இந்தியாவில் பெண்கள் மற்றும் சிறுமிகளுக்கு எதிரான வன்முறை செயல்முறைச் சுருக்கம் இந்திய மக்களாகிய நாம் அவ்வப்போது ‘தேசத்தின் மனசாட்சியை உலுக்கும்’ சம்பவங்களை சந்திக்கிறோம், சிறிது நேரம் ஆவேசப்படுகிறோம், பிறகு இயல்பு நிலைக்குத் திரும்பி விடுகிறோம். குற்றவாளிகளுக்கு மிகக் கறாரான மிகமிகக் கடுமையான தண்டனைகள் அளிக்கப்படும் என்ற வாக்குறுதிகளால் அந்த ஆவேசம் மட்டுப்படுத்தப்படுகிறது. ஆனால் உச்ச நீதிமன்றம் சுட்டிக்காட்டியுள்ளபடி கடுமையான சம்பவங்கள் மோசமான சட்டத்தையும் மிக மோசமான முன்னுதாரணத்தையும் ஏற்படுத்துகின்றன. அவள் எவ்வாறு கணிக்கப்படுகிறாள் என்ற இந்த ஆவணம் நமக்கு இரைச்சலைக் குறைக்க உதவுகிறது, பகுத்தறிவுப் பூர்வமான எதிர்வினைகள், பயனுள்ள நிவாரணங்கள், நிலையான தீர்வுகள் ஆகியவற்றுக்கான முன்னெடுப்புகளில் கவனம் செலுத்தவும் உதவுகிறது; அதற்காக தேசிய குற்றப்பதிவு நிறுவனத்தின் (NCRB) 1953 முதல் 2022 வரையிலான வருடாந்திர இந்தியாவில் குற்றங்கள் அறிக்கைகளிலிருந்து பெறப்படும் தரவுகள், சம்பந்தப்பட்ட சட்டங்கள், இந்திய உச்ச நீதிமன்றத் தீர்ப்புகள் ஆகியவை […] - [SWAN II State Convention - 2025](https://hrf.net.in/swan-ii-state-convention-2025/): On 22 March 2025, the II State Annual Convention of the Single Women’s Action Network (SWAN) was held in Madurai, co-organised by 140+ civil society organisations from Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. This historic gathering marked the culmination of year-long grassroots consultations. A comprehensive Charter of Demands, a collective, community-driven roadmap for systemic change, was released on the occasion. 2,342 delegates from all 38 districts of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, created a vibrant, inclusive, and inspiring space for single women and their allies to raise their voices in unity. At the heart of the event was the clear demand for dignity, […] - [SWAN District Level Consultation](https://hrf.net.in/swan-district-level-consultation/): Successful SWAN meetings were conducted in Ariyalur and Tirupur, where we engaged in important discussions on the challenges faced by single women, the need for legislative support, and other critical issues. These meetings also served as a strategic planning session for the upcoming Women’s Day Convention on March 8th. We are committed to advancing the rights and empowerment of single women, and look forward to continued progress. Ariyalur: 50 women participants who were self employed entrepreneurs and mostly single women participated in this district level consultation.                           Tiruppur: […] - [Training in Prevention of Atrocities Act](https://hrf.net.in/district-level-poa-training/): Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation successfully organised six zonal-level training sessions in Villupuram, Ariyalur, Madurai, Tiruppur, Dharmapuri, and Thirupathur from 27 December 2024 to 10 January 2025. These trainings brought together local NGOs working to empower vulnerable communities, including women, children, and Dalits. The training covered the implementation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and helping victims in securing justice. During the sessions, we proudly launched a Self-Defence Guide for Victims, and POA Survivors’ Forum equipping individuals with practical tools to protect and empower themselves. Together, we are committed to fostering justice and […] - [POA Initiation Meeting 2024](https://hrf.net.in/poa-initiation-meeting-2024/): On 19 November 2024, CEOs from 14 districts – Ariyalur, Dharmapuri, Erode, Kallakurichi, Madurai, Perambalur, Pudukottai, Ramanathapuram, Salem, Thanjavur, Theni, Tiruchirapalli, Tiruppur, Tirupathur, Villupuram, Virudhunagar – convened in Chennai for an Initiation Meeting. The key topic of discussion was the 5-year agenda for strengthening implementation of  the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.             - [Intensive training 2024 - Implementation of POA Act 1989](https://hrf.net.in/intensive-training-on-monitoring-the-monitors-2024/): Intensive Training on implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of atrocities) Act, 1989 was held at Yercaud, Tamil Nadu from 14th to 16th June 2024, 38 participants (17 women, 21 men) participated from 17 districts. A Handbook for Justice (English and Tamil version) was released at the meeting.       - [Survivors’ Forum - Human Rights Defenders Training - 2024](https://hrf.net.in/training-to-human-rights-defenders-2024/): Training on monitoring implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and survivors forums was conducted from 13 February 2024 to 10 March 2024 in 12 districts of Tamil Nadu: Ariyalur, Dharmapuri, Erode, Kallakurichi, Kanyakumari, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Theni, Tiruchirappalli, Tirupathur, and Tiruvannamalai. The trainings and forums reached out to 98 survivors (51 female, 47 male) with a total participation of 475 witnesses and Dalit and Adivasi Human Rights Defenders (DAHRD). In addition to assisting the survivors with documentation and further preparation for their cases, they were briefed on their rights, relief, reimbursements (travel […] - [Small Scale Fisher Women (SSFW) Consultation - 2024](https://hrf.net.in/small-scale-fisher-women-ssfw-consultation-2024/): To strengthen the small scale fisher women (SSFW), consultation were conducted in the following 10 districts from 13 February 2024 to 07 March 2024 (Dharmapuri, Salem, Tiruppur, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Thoothukudi, Kanyakumari, Tiruchirappalli, Pudukkottai, Thanjavur and Ariyalur) of Tamil Nadu. - [SDGWatch Tamil Nadu VII Annual Convention 2024](https://hrf.net.in/sdgwatch-vii-convention-2024/): SDGWatch Tamil Nadu VII Annual Convention (women and SDG) held on 31 January 2024 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 78 participants (43 women, 35 men) from 28 districts and 1 UT. Panel discussions were held on (i) Women and work, (ii) Women and the planet and (iii) Women and sustenance. SDGWatch Tamil Nadu Compendium – Women and SDG: Briefing notes for internal discussion was prepared and released at the meeting.   - [HRF an overview 2017-2023](https://hrf.net.in/hrfanoverview2017-2023/): Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation The Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation (HRF) is a non–profit, secular, civil society institution working for the promotion and protection of human rights in India since 1993. The Foundation enables socially excluded communities and vulnerable sections of society to exercise their constitutional rights, access entitlements, amplifies their voice, and enhance participation in decision–making through demystifying laws, policies, budgets, and state mechanisms, building their capacity, and supporting them to deepen democracy to build inclusive, sustainable, and resilient communities, mindful of intersectionality. We are a woman led, and woman majority organisation at all levels. Two […] - [Strengthening Local Government at Namakkal 2023](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-at-namakkal-2023/): Tribal Elected Representative’s (TERA) Residential Training – Namakkal 2023 To strengthen the local government, a two days training to Tamil Nadu Tribal Elected Representative’s was organised in Kolli Hills, Namakkal District on 10 & 11 August 2023.  20 participants (6 women, 14 men) (2 Panchayat President, 1 Vice Panchayat President, 12 Ward Members, 4 Union Councilors and 1 from Civil Society Organisations) participated on the first day and 42 participants (23 women, 19 men) (7 Panchayat President, 1 Vice Panchayat President, 2 Ward Members, 20 Union Councilors and 12 from Civil Society Organisations) participated on the second day.     […] - [Strategic Multi-Actor Round Table (SMART) 2023](https://hrf.net.in/smartatchennai2023/): The Tamil Nadu state citizens’ vigilance and monitoring committee met on 08 July 2023 in Chennai to review the implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 for the calendar year 2022. Apart from the state CVMC members, there were 28 participants (11 women and 17 men) from 32 districts at this Strategic Multi-Actor Round Table (SMART).                                       - [Social mobilisation for resilient livelihoods during and beyond disasters](https://hrf.net.in/social-mobilisation-for-resilient-livelihoods-during-and-beyond-disasters/): Social mobilisation for resilient livelihoods of the left behind communities during and beyond disasters in Tamil Nadu, India The daily life of the poor is the epitome of VUCA – volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous – used by the military to describe war. ‘Extraordinary’ disasters — whether the pandemic, extreme cyclones, or heavy rainfall — have become the norm, and we must prepare to face them. The pandemic has exposed, as never before, the need for the poor to have formal resilience mechanisms. For the poor, only proactive mitigation and sustenance measures that enhance their resilience, will help them survive […] - [Community resilience beyond disasters](https://hrf.net.in/community-resilience-during-and-beyond-disasters/): Community resilience during and beyond disasters: Best practice and lessons learnt State level Dissemination workshop In November 2021, a post-pandemic recovery process with a human rights approach was initiated in  18,000 households in remote areas of 150 villages in 30 districts of Tamil Nadu, by the Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation (HRF) with the support of Recover Better Support Fund (RBSF-GIZ). In this short duration, the vulnerable groups have been linked to formal support institutions, and have got about ₹776 million in tangible assets (land, houses, pensions etc.) at an incredible pace of ₹1.7 million per day. The workshop […] - [Single Women Annual Convention - I](https://hrf.net.in/first-state-annual-convention-on-single-women/): Celebrating Solidarity and Strength The First State Annual Convention of Single Women’s Action Network (SWAN) was held on 8 March 2023 in Chennai, organised by of Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation (HRF). It was the first step in consolidating initiatives of single women at the state level in Tamil Nadu, with 414 participants (358 women, 56 men) of which Single Women – 289, NGOs – 125 participants (69 women, 56 men) from 32 districts and one union territory attended. The event served as a platform for many single women to not only share their experiences, but to also put […] - [மீள்வாழ்வுக்கான சமூக அணிதிரட்டல்](https://hrf.net.in/social-mobilisation-for-resilient-livelihoods-tamil/): தமிழ்நாட்டில் பேரிடர் காலங்களிலும் அதற்கு அப்பாலும் விளிம்பு நிலை மக்களிடையே மீள்வாடிநவு மற்றும் சமூக அணிதிரட்டல் மனித உரிமை மற்றும் மேம்பாடு ஆராய்ச்சி அமைப்பு, சிறந்த ஆதரவு மற்றும் மீட்பு நிதியதுடன் (Recover Better Support Fund – GIZ) இணைந்து தமிழ்நாட்டில் பேரிடர் காலங்களிலும் அதற்கு அப்பாலும் தொற்றுநோய்க்குப் பிந்தைய மீட்பு செயல்முறைக்காக விளிம்பு நிலை மக்களிடையே மீள்வாழ்வு மற்றும் சமூக அணிதிரட்டல் பணியை நவம்பர் 2021இல் தொடங்கியது. தமிழகத்தின் 30 மாவட்டங்களை தேர்ந்தெடுத்து அதில் உள்ள 137 தொலைதூர ஊராட்சிகளில் குறிப்பாக பெண்கள், தலித் மற்றும் பழங்குடியினர் தலைவர்களாக உள்ள ஊராட்சியில் 18,000 விளிம்பு நிலை குடும்பங்களுடன், TN First (தமிழ்நாடு முதலிடம்: அனைவரையும் உள்ளடக்கிய வளர்ச்சியில்) என்ற முயற்சி மூலம் அனைத்து மனித வளர்ச்சிக் குறிகாட்டிகளிலும் தமிழ்நாடு முதலிடம் பெறுவதையும், இயற்கை மற்றும் மனிதனால் உருவாக்கப்பட்ட பேரழிவுகள் அதிகரித்து வரும் நிலையில் பாதிக்கப்படக்கூடிய மக்கள் மற்றும் சமூகங்கள் […] - [Social mobilisation for resilient livelihoods](https://hrf.net.in/social-mobilisation-for-resilient-livelihoods/): Social mobilisation for resilient livelihoods of the left behind communities during and beyond disasters in Tamil Nadu, India A post-pandemic recovery process was initiated in November 2021 by HRF with the support of Recover Better Support Fund (RBSF-GIZ), with 18,000 households in remote areas in 137 panchayats, in 30 of 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. TN First, as the initiative was called, was to ensure that Tamil Nadu becomes first in all human development indicators, and the vulnerable communities become more resilient in an increasingly unstable world, where natural and manmade disasters are the norm. In this short duration, the […] - [Tamil Nadu Single Women's Manifesto (March 2023)](https://hrf.net.in/tamil-nadu-single-womens-manifesto-march-2023/): Celebrating Solidarity and Strength   WE, the delegates at the Tamil Nadu State Convention of Single Women 2023, AFFIRM that all single women have a right to life with dignity and it is the duty of the state and society to ensure an enabling environment in which they can be self-reliant, thrive, and realise the full potential of their genius. RECALL that the Constitution of India recognises women as equal citizens regardless of their caste, class, religion, and status, before law (Article 14), guarantees the right to equality and non-discrimination (Article 15), equal opportunity in public employment (Article 16), and […] - [தனித்து வாழும் பெண்களுக்கான கொள்கை அறிக்கை](https://hrf.net.in/%e0%ae%a4%e0%ae%a9%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%a4%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%a4%e0%af%81-%e0%ae%b5%e0%ae%be%e0%ae%b4%e0%af%81%e0%ae%ae%e0%af%8d-%e0%ae%aa%e0%af%86%e0%ae%a3%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%95%e0%ae%b3%e0%af%81%e0%ae%95%e0%af%8d/): ஒற்றுமையையும் வலிமையையும் கொண்டாடுதல்   தனித்து வாழும் பெண்களுக்கான முதல் மாநில மாநாடு, 2023 மார்ச் 8 அன்று நாங்கள், அனைத்து தனித்து வாழும் பெண்களுக்கும் கண்ணியமாக வாழ்வதற்கான உரிமை உண்டு என்பதையும், அவர்கள் தற்சார்பும், மேம்பாடும் அடைவதற்கும், அவர்கள் தங்களது திறமைகளை முழுமையாகப் பயன்படுத்தி சாதிப்பதற்கும் ஏற்ற சூழலை உறுதிப்படுத்த வேண்டியது அரசின், மற்றும் சமுதாயத்தின் கடமை என்பதையும் வலியுறுத்துகிறோம். சாதி, வர்க்க, மத, அந்தஸ்து வேறுபாடு இல்லாமல் பெண்களை சட்டத்தின் முன் (14-வது பிரிவு) சமத்துவமான குடிமக்களாக இந்திய அரசியலமைப்புச் சட்டம் அங்கீகரிக்கிறது என்பதையும், சமத்துவத்துக்கும், பாகுபாடில்லாமைக்குமான உரிமையை (15-வது பிரிவு), அரசு வேலைவாய்ப்பில் சம வாய்ப்புக்கான உரிமையை (16-வது பிரிவு), கண்ணியத்துடன் வாழ்வதற்கான உரிமையை (21-வது பிரிவு) உறுதி செய்கிறது என்பதை நினைவுகூர்கிறோம். மேலும், பெண்களுக்கு எதிரான அனைத்து வகையான பாகுபாடுகளையும் அகற்றுவது குறித்த ஐ.நா. ஒப்பந்தம், (UN Convention on the Elimination of All […] - [Challenges facing single women - Puducherry](https://hrf.net.in/challenges-facing-single-women-puducherry/): Puducherry, 24 February 2023: Consultation. 52 participants (31 women, 21 men) from the UT Puducherry and six districts of Tamil Nadu (Cuddalore, Theni, Sivagangai, Tiruvannamalai, Madurai, Mayiladuthurai) participated in this.                                 - [Strengthening Local Government – Kallakurichi 2023](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-kallakurichi-2023/): Zonal Level Training to Elected Representatives in Local Government – Kallakurichi 2023 To strengthen the local government, a district level training was organised in Kallakurichi on 24 February 2023. 28 participants; 9 women, 19 men (1 Panchayat President, 1 Vice Panchayat President, 11 Ward Members, 15 Civil Society Organisations) participated.                 - [Challenges facing single women - Kallakurichi](https://hrf.net.in/challenges-facing-single-women-kallakurichi-2023/): Kallakurichi, 23 February 2023: Consultation  23 participants (15  women, 14 men) from five districts (Kallakurichi, Tiruvannamalai, Mayiladuthurai, Namakkal, Villupuram) participated in this.                           - [Strengthening Local Government – Tirunelveli 2023](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-tirunelveli-2023/): Zonal Level Training to Elected Representatives in Local Government – Tirunelveli 2023 To strengthen the local government, a district level training was organised in Tirunelveli on 21 February 2023.  66 participants; 27 women, 39 men (25 Panchayat Presidents, 6 Ward Members, 15 Union Councilor, 20 Civil Society Organisations from 2 districts Tenkasi and Tirunelveli               - [Challenges facing single women - Kanyakumari](https://hrf.net.in/challenges-facing-single-women-kanyakumari/): Kanyakumari, 20 February 2023: Consultation 12 participants (4 women, 8 men) participated in this.                                           - [Challenges facing single women - Theni](https://hrf.net.in/challenges-facing-single-women-theni/): Theni, 18 February 2023: Consultation. 24 participants (15 women, 9 men) from four districts (Theni, Madurai, Salem, Tiruppur) participated in this.                                   - [Strengthening Local Government – Theni 2023](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-theni-2023/): Zonal Level Training to Elected Representatives in Local Government – Theni 2023 To strengthen the local government, a district level training was organised in Theni on 17 February 2023. 52 participants; 35 women, 17 men (31 Panchayat Presidents, 15 Ward Members, 6 Civil Society Organisations) from 2 districts Theni and  Dindigul participated.                  - [Strengthening Local Government – Tiruchirapalli 2023](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-tiruchirapalli-2023/): Zonal Level Training to Elected Representatives in Local Government – Tiruchirapalli 2023 To strengthen the local government, a district level training was organised in Tiruchirapalli on 16 February 2023.  38 participants; 14 women, 24 men (7 Panchayat Presidents, 2 Vice Panchayat Presidents, 6 Ward Members, 23 Civil Society Organisations) participated.               - [Challenges facing single women - Pudukkottai](https://hrf.net.in/challenges-facing-single-women-tiruchirapalli/): Pudukkottai, 16 February 2023: Consultation 30 participants  (13 women, 17 men) from four districts (Pudukkottai, Tiruvarur, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur) participated in this.                     - [Strengthening Local Government – Perambalur 2023](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-perambalur-2023/): Zonal Level Training to Elected Representatives in Local Government – Perambalur 2023 To strengthen the local government, a district level training was organised in Perambalur on 15 February 2023.  40 participants; 21 women, 19 men (4 panchayat presidents, 3 vice panchayat presidents, 12 ward members and 21 civil society organizations) from 5 districts Perambalur, Thanjavur, Karur, Tiruchirappalli and Ariyalur participated.       - [Challenges facing single women - Perambalur](https://hrf.net.in/challenges-facing-single-women/): Perambalur, 14 February 2023: Consultation 18 participants (10 women, 8 men) from four districts (Perambalur, Karur, Ariyalur, Tiruchirappalli) participated in this.                   - [Challenges facing single women - Krishnagiri](https://hrf.net.in/challenges-facing-single-women-krishnagiri/): Krishnagiri, 12 February 2023: Consultation. 30 participants (15 women, 15 men) from three districts (Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Chennai) participated in this.                                     - [உள்ளாட்சி உரிமைகள் மற்றும் கடமைகள்](https://hrf.net.in/pri-duties-and-rights/): முன்னுரை உள்ளாட்சி அமைப்பே சமூகத்துடன் மிக நெருக்கமாக இயங்கும் அரசு இயந்திரம் ஆகும். முதல் மட்டத்தில் கிராமசபை வயது வந்தவர்கள் அனைவரும் அதன் உறுப்பினர்கள், இரண்டாவது (கிராம பஞ்சாயத்து), மூன்றாவது (யூனியன்) மற்றும் மாவட்ட அளவுகளில் வார்டு உறுப்பினர் அல்லது தலைவர் வாயிலாக ஒவ்வொரு கிராமத்திலிருந்தும் பிரதிநிதிகள் இருப்பர். பெண்கள் (50%), பட்டியலினத்தவர் மற்றும் பட்டியல் பழங்குடியினரின் (மாநில அளவில் அவர்கள் விகிதத்திற்கேற்ப) விகிதாசார பிரதிநிதித்துவம் இருப்பதால், இதுவே இந்தியாவின் அதிக பிரதிநிதித்துவம் கொண்ட, அரசியலமைப்பின்படியான அமைப்பாக விளங்குகிறது. உள்ளாட்சி அமைப்பிற்கு 29 அம்சங்கள் கைமாற்றப்பட்டிருப்பினும், இந்திய அரசியலமைப்பு சட்டத்தின் படி, உள்ளாட்சி அமைப்பின் உரிமைகளும் கடமைகளும் அவற்றையும் தாண்டியவையாகும். இவ்வமைப்பே, நமது அரசியலமைப்பு சட்டத்தில் உறுதியளிக்கப்பட்டுள்ள, பொருளாதார, சமூக மற்றும் கலாச்சார நீதியை சமூக மட்டத்தில் உயர்த்திப்பிடிக்கும் அமைப்பாகும். தலித்துகள், பழங்குடியினர், புலம் பெயர்ந்தோர், பாலியல் சிறுபான்மையினர், மாற்றுத்திரனாளிகள், முதியோர், விதவைகள், ஆதரவற்றவர்கள் போன்ற பாரம்பரியமாகவே சமூகரீதியாக விலக்கி வைக்கப்பட்ட, […] - [Strengthening Local Government – Krishnagiri 2023](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-krishnagiri-2023/): Zonal Level Training to Elected Representatives in Local Government – Krishnagiri 2023 To strengthen the local government, a district level training was organised in Krishnagiri on 11 February 2023. 34 participants; 23 women, 11 men (9 panchayat presidents, 13 ward members and 12 civil society organizations) from 4 districts Krishnagiri, Tirupattur, Coimbatore and Dharmapuri participated.             - [Social equity and vulnerability mapping (State level workshop)](https://hrf.net.in/state-level-workshop-social-equity-and-vulnerability-mapping/): State level workshop: Social equity and vulnerability mapping 11 January 2023, Tiruchirappalli                                     - [Annual CSO Solidarity Meeting](https://hrf.net.in/annual-civil-society-organisations-solidarity-meeting/): Annual Solidarity Meeting, 10 January 2023, Tiruchirappalli   - [சமூக நலம் மற்றும் மகளிர் உரிமைத்துறை ஆணை](https://hrf.net.in/social-welfare-womens-rights-dept-go/): சமூக நலம் மற்றும் மகளிர் உரிமைத்துறை – “கைம்பெண்கள் மற்றும் ஆதரவற்ற மகளிர் நல வாரியம்” அமைத்தல் மற்றும் தமிழ்நாடு மாநில சமூக நல வாரியத்தின் செயல்பாடுகளை கைம்பெண்கள் மற்றும் ஆதரவற்ற மகளிர் நல வாரியதுடன் இணைத்தல் – ஆணை – வெளியிடப்படுகிறது. Download Here - [Strengthening Local Govt. training at Tirupathur 2022](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-at-tirupathur-2022/): Strengthening Local Government – Tirupathur (15 December 2022)  On 15th December 2022 at Tirupathur the elected tribal representatives were trained to work effectively in the local government sector.         - [State Level Consultation on Single Women at Chennai 2022](https://hrf.net.in/state-level-consultation-on-single-women-at-chennai-2022/): State Level Consultation on Single Women – Chennai (04 November 2022)  On 04 November 2022 a state level consultation on the Challenges Facing Single Women was conducted at Chennai. Over 120 stakeholders, – 81 of them single women – gathered to discuss the manifold issues faced by single women and the means to address them.                      - [Master Training on Village Resilience Mapping - Day II](https://hrf.net.in/master-training-day-ii/): Master Training on Village Resilience Mapping – Nilgiris 2022 To strengthen the Local governments, We have organised a Master training on village resilience mapping on 03 July 2022 at Nilgiris.  - [Village Resilience Mapping at Nilgiris 2022 - Day I](https://hrf.net.in/master-training-on-vrm-day-i/): Master Training on Village Resilience Mapping – Nilgiris 2022 To strengthen the Local governments, We have organised a Master training on village resilience mapping on 02 July 2022 at Nilgiris.          - [Strengthening Local Government – Tiruvallur 2022](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-tiruvallur-2022/): Zonal Level Training to Elected Representatives in Local Government – Tiruvallur 2022 To strengthen the Local government, We have organised a district level meeting in Tiruvallur on 26 April 2022. The meeting was co-organised by Elected Representatives (Local Govt.) Federation of Tamil Nadu.       - [Strengthening Local Government – Ariyalur 2022](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-ariyalur-2022/): Zonal Level Training to Elected Representatives in Local Government – Ariyalur 2022 To strengthen the Local government, We have organised a district level meeting in Ariyalur on 25 March 2022. The meeting was co-organised by Elected Representatives (Local Govt.) Federation of Tamil Nadu. - [Strengthening Local Government – Thanjavur 2022](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-thanjavur-2022/): Zonal Level Training to Elected Representatives in Local Government – Thanjavur 2022 To strengthen the Local government, We have organised a district level meeting in Thanjavur on 23 March 2022. The meeting was co-organised by Elected Representatives (Local Govt.) Federation of Tamil Nadu.   - [Strengthening Local Government – Thoothukudi 2022](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-thoothukudi-2022/): Zonal Level Training to Elected Representatives in Local Government – Thoothukudi 2022 To strengthen the Local government, We have organised a district level meeting in Thoothukudi on 21 March 2022. The meeting was co-organised by Elected Representatives (Local Govt.) Federation of Tamil Nadu.   - [Strengthening Local Government – Dindigul 2022](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-dindigul-2022/): Zonal Level Training to Elected Representatives in Local Government – Dindigul 2022 To strengthen the Local government, We have organised a district level meeting in Dindigul on 18 March 2022. The meeting was co-organised by Elected Representatives (Local Govt.) Federation of Tamil Nadu.   - [Strengthening Local Government – Erode](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-zonal-level-training-to-elected-representatives-in-local-government-erode/): Zonal Level Training to Elected Representatives in Local Government – Erode To strengthen the Local government, We have organised a district level meeting in Erode on 16 March 2022. The meeting was co-organised by Elected Representatives (Local Govt.) Federation of Tamil Nadu. - [Strengthening Local Government - Tirupattur](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-zonal-training-to-elected-representatives-in-local-government-tirupattur/): Zonal Level Training to Elected Representatives in Local Government – Tirupattur To strengthen the Local government, We have organised a district level meeting in Tirupattur on 12 March 2022. The meeting was co-organised by Elected Representatives (Local Govt.) Federation of Tamil Nadu.                                                                                                             - [தொழிலாளர் உரிமைகள்](https://hrf.net.in/%e0%ae%a4%e0%af%8a%e0%ae%b4%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%b2%e0%ae%be%e0%ae%b3%e0%ae%b0%e0%af%8d-%e0%ae%89%e0%ae%b0%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%ae%e0%af%88%e0%ae%95%e0%ae%b3%e0%af%8d/): தொழிலாளர் உரிமைகள் வாழ்க்கையின் அனைத்து கட்டங்களிலும், அனைத்து சூழ்நிலைகளிலும் ஒட்டுமொத்த சமூகத்தின் நல்வாழ்வை உறுதி செய்வது சமூகத் தலைவர்கள் மற்றும் அரசியலமைப்பு அதிகாரிகள் – அவர்களில் குறிப்பாக உள்ளூர் ஊராட்சியில் தேர்ந்தெடுக்கப்பட்ட பிரதிநிதிகள் ஆகியோரின் முதன்மையான கடமையாகும். மிகவும் பாதிக்கப்படக்கூடியவர்கள் மீது கவனம் செலுத்துவதன் மூலம், அவர்களின் ஆபத்தின்மை, பாதுகாப்பு மற்றும் சமூக வாழ்வில் உள்ளடக்குவதை உறுதிசெய்வது, அவர்கள் தங்கள் திறனுக்கு ஏற்றவாறு ஆற்றல் வாய்ந்தவராக மாற்றுவது ஆகியவற்றின் மூலம், ஒரு தலைவர்  ஒட்டுமொத்த சமூகத்தின் நல்வாழ்வை உறுதி செய்ய முடியும். வேலை என்பது நமது சுயமரியாதையையும் கண்ணியத்தையும் அதிகரிக்க வேண்டும். இது நமது விழிப்பான வாழ்க்கையின் பெரும் பகுதியை ஆக்கிரமித்துள்ளது என்பதால், வேலை என்பது நமது அடையாளத்தின் பெரும் பகுதியாகிறது, மேலும் பலருக்கு அது வாழ்க்கையில் ஒரு நோக்கத்தை அளிக்கிறது. தங்களது அதிகார வரம்பிற்குள் உள்ள எவரும் செய்யும் அனைத்து வேலைகளும் ‘கண்ணியமான வேலை’ மற்றும் சுயமரியாதையின் தரங்களை பூர்த்தி […] - [குழந்தை உரிமைகள் பாதுகாப்பு](https://hrf.net.in/%e0%ae%95%e0%af%81%e0%ae%b4%e0%ae%a8%e0%af%8d%e0%ae%a4%e0%af%88-%e0%ae%89%e0%ae%b0%e0%ae%bf%e0%ae%ae%e0%af%88%e0%ae%95%e0%ae%b3%e0%af%8d-%e0%ae%aa%e0%ae%be%e0%ae%a4%e0%af%81%e0%ae%95%e0%ae%be%e0%ae%aa/): குழந்தை உரிமைகள் பாதுகாப்பு ஒவ்வொரு குழந்தையும் ஒரு இராஜகுமாரனாகவோ அல்லது இராஜகுமாரியாகவோ வரவேற்கப்பட வேண்டும் அல்லது இருக்க வேண்டும். ஒரு குழந்தை எவ்வாறு நடத்தப்படுகிறது என்பதைப் பொறுத்துதான் சமூகம் மாறும் என்பதை தெரிந்திருந்த போதிலும், மிகச் சிலரே குழந்தைகளை அவ்வாறு நடத்துகின்றனர். இந்திய அரசியலமைப்புச் சட்டத்தில் குழந்தைகளுக்கான குறிப்பிட்ட வயதுக்கு உரிய உரிமைகள், சலுகைகள், பாதுகாப்புகள், ஆதரவளிக்கும் அமைப்புகள் மற்றும் நலத்திட்டங்கள் என பல சிறப்பு விதிகள் உள்ளன. எல்லா நேரங்களிலும் குழந்தையின் சிறந்த நலன்களை உறுதி செய்ய வேண்டிய அரசு மற்றும் சமூகத்தின் கடமையிலிருந்து இது பெறப்படுகிறது. முழு அறிக்கை – தமிழ் - [புலம்பெயர்ந்த குழந்தைகள் கல்வி கற்றலில் கோவிட்-19 பாதிப்பு](https://hrf.net.in/impact-of-covid-19-on-learning-tamil/): தமிழ்நாட்டில் புலம்பெயர் குழந்தைகள் கல்வி கற்றல் மீது, கோவிட்-19 பெருந்தொற்றின் காரணமாக அறிவிக்கப்பட்ட பொதுமுடக்கம் ஏற்படுத்தியுள்ள பாதிப்பை கண்டறிந்து உறுதிப்படுத்திக் கொள்வதற்காக ஆக் ஷன் எய்டு அசோசியேஷன் (Action Aid Association), எய்ட் எட் ஆக் ஷன் (Aide et Action), அருணோதயா (Arunodhaya), மனித உரிமை மேம்பாடு மற்றும் ஆராய்ச்சி அமைப்பு (Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation), தமிழ்நாடு அல்லையன்ன்ஸ் (Tamil Nadu Alliance) ஆகிய அமைப்புகளினால் 2021 ஜனவரி முதல் 2021 அக்டோபர் வரையில் ஒட்டுமொத்தமாக நடத்தப்பட்ட ஆய்வில் கண்டறிந்தவற்றை இந்த ஆய்வறிக்கை முன்வைக்கிறது. மாநிலம்விட்டு மாநிலம் தங்கள் பெற்றோர்களுடன் புலம் பெயர்ந்த குழந்தைகள், மாநிலம் விடடு மாநிலம் குறிப்பிட்ட தொழில்களில் பணி செய்வதற்காக புலம்பெயர் குழந்தைகள், மாநிலத்துக்கு-உள்ளேயே (மாவட்டங்களுக்கு-இடையில்) குறிப்பிட்ட தொழில்களில் வேலை செய்வதற்காக தங்கள் பெற்றோர்களுடன் புலம் பெயர்ந்த குழந்தைகள் முதலிய பிரிவுகளை உள்ளடக்கியதாக இந்த ஆய்வு அமைந்துள்ளது. இந்த ஆய்வுக்கான தரவுகள் […] - [Migrant Children Learning - Covid 19 Impact](https://hrf.net.in/impact-of-covid-19-on-learning-english/): Impact of Covid-19 on learning of Migrant Children in Tamil Nadu 2021 This report presents the findings of a study conducted overall from January  2021 to October 2021 by ActionAid Association, Aide et Action, Arunodhaya, Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation and Tamil Nadu Alliance to ascertain the impact of the lockdown due to Covid-19 on the learning of migrant children in Tamil Nadu. The study covers inter-state migrant children who accompanied their parents, inter-state migrant children who have been brought for work in specific industries, intra-state (inter-district) migrant children who have come for work in specific industries and intra-state […] - [Strengthening local government 2021 - Kallakurichi](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-2021-kallakurichi/): District level meeting on strengthening local government – Kallakurichi (28 September 2021)  To strengthen the Local Government, We have organised a district level meeting in Kallakurichi on 28 September 2021. The meeting was co-organised by Women, Dalit, Fishing & Tribal Elected Representatives (Local Govt.) Federation of Tamil Nadu   - [Panchayat ERs Training - Karur 2021](https://hrf.net.in/panchayat-ers-training-karur-2021/): Panchayat Elected Representatives Training – Karur 2021 To strengthen the local government, district level training to panchayat elected representatives was conducted in Karur district on 30 August 2021. The training was co-organised by Women, Dalit, Fishing & Tribal Elected Representatives (Local Govt.) Federation of Tamil Nadu. Most of the women elected representatives have participated in the training. - [Panchayat ERs Training - Namakkal 2021](https://hrf.net.in/panchayat-ers-training-namakkal-2021/): Panchayat Elected Representatives Training – Namakkal 2021 To strengthen the local government, three-days district level training to panchayat elected representatives was conducted in Namakkal district from 26 August to 28 August 2021.   - [Panchayat ERs Training - Virudhunagar 2021](https://hrf.net.in/panchayat-ers-training-virudhunagar-2021/): Panchayat Elected Representatives Training – Virudhunagar 2021 To strengthen the local government, three-days district level training to panchayat elected representatives was conducted in Virudhunagar district from 21 August to 23 August 2021. - [Panchayat ERs Training - Ramanathapuram 2021](https://hrf.net.in/panchayat-ers-training-ramanathapuram-2021/): Panchayat Elected Representatives Training – Ramanathapuram 2021 To strengthen the local government, three-days district level training to panchayat elected representatives was conducted in Ramanathapuram district from 17 August to 19 August 2021. - [Panchayat ERs Training - Erode 2021](https://hrf.net.in/panchayat-ers-training-erode-2021/): Panchayat Elected Representatives Training – Erode 2021 To strengthen the local government, three-days district level training to panchayat elected representatives was conducted in Erode district from 06 August to 08 August 2021. - [Panchayat Women ERs Training - Coimbatore 2021](https://hrf.net.in/panchayat-women-ers-training-coimbatore-2021/): Panchayat Women Elected Representatives Training – Coimbatore 2021 To strengthen the local government, district level training to panchayat women elected representatives was conducted in Coimbatore district on 04 August 2021.     - [Panchayat ERs Training - Dindigul 2021](https://hrf.net.in/panchayat-ers-training-dindigul-2021/): Panchayat Elected Representatives Training – Dindigul 2021 To strengthen the local government, three-days district level training to panchayat elected representatives was conducted in Dindigul district from 31 July 2021 to 02 August 2021. - [Strengthening local government 2021 - Tenkasi](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-2021-tenkasi/): District level meeting on strengthening local government – Tenkasi (30 July 2021)  To strengthen the Local Government, We have organised a district level meeting in Tenkasi on 30 July 2021. The meeting was co-organised by Women, Dalit, Fishing & Tribal Elected Representatives (Local Govt.) Federation of Tamil Nadu - [Strengthening local government 2021 - Tirunelveli](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-2021-tirunelveli/): District level meeting on strengthening local government – Tirunelveli (29 July 2021)  To strengthen the Local Government, We have organised a district level meeting in Tirunelveli on 29 July 2021. The meeting was co-organised by Women, Dalit, Fishing & Tribal Elected Representatives (Local Govt.) Federation of Tamil Nadu - [Strengthening local government 2021 - Tirupathur](https://hrf.net.in/strengthening-local-government-tirupathur-22-july-2021/): District level meeting on strengthening local government – Tirupathur (22 July 2021)  To strengthen the Local Government, We have organised a district level meeting in Tirupathur on 22 July 2021. The meeting was co-organised by Women, Dalit, Fishing & Tribal Elected Representatives (Local Govt.) 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They are shaped by circumstances, the external environment, and the behaviour of other stakeholders. Addressing this complexity requires a multi-disciplinary approach that is flexible and rapidly adaptive, ranging from a deep understanding of the interconnected and interdependent systems, to behavioural science to game theory and more.  To intervene strategically to optimally deploy human, financial, material, and temporal resources, it is necessary to have an ecosystem based systems approach. HRF builds in such an approach into all its interventions, and imparts such training to institutions and individuals. This approach takes […] - [Budget Analysis Training](https://hrf.net.in/budget-analysis-training/): Budget Analysis Training Budget research, analysis and advocacy has gained increasing importance in the pursuit of social justice—whether for socially excluded communities, women or children. 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These 17 Goals build on the successes of the Millennium Development Goals while including new areas such as climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace, and justice, among other priorities.  The goals are interconnected – often the key to success on one will involve tackling issues more commonly associated with another. The SDGs work in the spirit of partnership and pragmatism to […] - [Dalit & Tribal Rights](https://hrf.net.in/dalit-tribal-rights/): Dalit and Tribal Rights Resources Training Events Posts There are 14,438,445 (20.01%) Scheduled Castes (Dalits) and 794,697 (1.10%) Scheduled Tribes (Adivasi, literally indigenous people/first dwellers) in Tamil Nadu (Census of India 2011). They are pushed to the bottom rung of society in several human development indicators. While the literacy rate of the general population is 82.15% for the Scheduled Castes it is 73.26% and for the Scheduled Tribes it is 54.34%. Several protective legislation and social security measures for their well-being remain in the statute books.  The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 (popularly ‘the atrocities act’ […] - [Local Governance](https://hrf.net.in/local-governance/): Local Governments Resources Training Events Fact Finding Local government: The Indian context Panchayat is the ‘First Government’. Its power is based on people’s power and participatory democracy. The gram sabha (assembly) is the central institution for the promotion of inclusive and participatory democracy, providing opportunities for the exploited and marginalised communities to raise their voices against continued inequalities, denial of freedoms, discrimination and social injustice. Read More The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments are the cornerstones for the empowerment of people and building grassroots democracy. The Constitution 73rd and 74th Amendment gave a political signal that decentralisation had come to stay in India. 33% […] - [Coastal Watch](https://hrf.net.in/coastal-watch/): Coastal Watch Resources Training Events Posts Various interest groups such as Fishing People’s Organisations, Non-Government Organisations, Environmental and Consumer Groups, Academics, Lawyers and activists felt the need to evolve a broad based forum to protect the rights of the coastal communities and the coast from environmental degradation. A Brief Note on Coastal Action Network Tamil Nadu is endowed with one of the largest and richest fishery wealth of India. The State has a 1000 km coastline with 1.9 lakh sq.km of EEZ covering the Coromandel Coast, Palk Bay, Gulf of Mannar and the West Coast, besides 21 coral islands in […] - [Gender Justice](https://hrf.net.in/gender-justice/): Gender Justice Resources Fact Finding Events Campaigns Posts Human rights are importantly collective rights of communities and peoples to the right to continuing sustainable development, eco-systems, livelihoods and the struggles against concentration of wealth and power and patricarchy.  It is the voice of the oppressed and exploited, of indigenous peoples, fishing communities, women, dalits, children, workers, artisans and peasants; it is the voices from below from a resurgent civil society for sustainable livelihood and eco-systems, popular governance and equitable development.  The struggles against corporate exploitation, patriarchy, destruction of forests and child labour; for living wages, custodial justice, land and housing, […] - [Child Rights Protection](https://hrf.net.in/child-rights-protection/): Child Rights Protection Resources Training Fact Finding Child Rights While overall there has been some attempt to protect children’s rights through selective policies and laws due to continuous pressure from civil society organisations including HRF there are still several challenges to be able to enforce the Constitutional Rights of children, the UNCRC and numerous welfare legislation for the protection of child rights. The Government of India has enacted the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act 2009. However, even this Act is inadequate because it gives the rights of free and compulsory education to children of only 6-14 […] - [Custodial Justice](https://hrf.net.in/custodialjustice/): Custodial Justice Resources Training Fact Finding Events People’s resistance to structural violence and destructive development has been met by a growing abuse of civil and political rights, in India by state agencies. Simple protests to protect livelihood, resources, land, water, and forests are met with severe brutality. Thousands of poor are arrested on false charges and made to pay for lawyers and courts. Despite pressure from people’s movements, lawyers, students, and other civil society organisations to ensure that Rule of Law is maintained yet widespread torture and ill-treatment by the state continues. Hundreds of people have ‘disappeared’ or have been […] - [Areas of Intervention](https://hrf.net.in/intervention/): Areas of Intervention Child Rights All children have age specific rights, in addition to all the other human rights, so that they can live a life of dignity during childhood and beyond. Every person below 18 years of age is a child, and entitled to all these rights. Read More Gender Justice Correcting the privileging of the male and the masculine over all other genders is an important historical task for the progress of humanity and the human race. Gender equity – the goal of gender justice – is informed by intersectionality. Read More Dalit & Tribal Rights Socially excluded […] - [Local Governance Training](https://hrf.net.in/local-governance-training/): Local Governance Training One–day training to newly elected women panchayat presidents (WPPs) The elected WPPs have a key role in community based monitoring since they are constitutional functionaries from the same community. Recognising their importance – both for gender equity and local government – HRF has trained and supported over 2000 panchayat presidents since 1996, when panchayat elections first were held in Tamil Nadu after the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. The training will Cover orientation on their roles, responsibilities and powers as elected representatives under the Tamil Nadu Panchayats Act 1994 especially duties and authority with respect to (a) women in governance […] - [Human Rights Training](https://hrf.net.in/human-rights-training/): Human Rights Training Human Rights Courses HRF conducts a range of human rights courses – from the introductory to advanced, from specialised/thematic focused to comprehensive integrated courses. They cover the history, the theory, tools and practical tips and workarounds in the field. Participants in our courses range from community level human rights defenders (HRDs) to elected constitutional functionaries in local government (Panchayat Presidents) to students and post-doctoral research scholars. The resource persons are all practitioners with practical experience ranging from judges of high courts, practising lawyers, college professions and everyday HRDs. Duration: 1-15 days depending on the course requirement. Customised courses are conducted […] - [Women's Rights Training](https://hrf.net.in/womens-rights-training/): Women’s Rights Training Despite being ahead of the national average in several indicators, Tamil Nadu could do better when it comes to empowerment of women and women’s rights – more so when they belong to socially excluded communities such as Dalits and Adivasis, or  vulnerable sections such as people with disabilities (PWDs). HRF sees women’s rights (and child rights) as the pillars on which development rests. HRF conducts these courses twice a year (and more on request). Basic Training The course covers an introduction to: Social analysis (Caste, class, and gender) Gender equity audit Gender budgeting Gender and the SDGs […] - [Child Rights Training](https://hrf.net.in/child-rights-training/): Child Rights Trainning HRF approaches child rights through the Right to Education (RtE).  Ensuring that all children remain in school up to the age of 18 helps prevent at least seven specific child rights violations viz (a) Child labour (b) Child marriage (c) Child sexual abuse (d) Child trafficking (e) Sex work (f) Conflict with the law (g) Malnutrition. The training provided by HRF will enable child rights defenders (CRDs) to monitor and track the fulfillment of child rights right from the constitutional guarantees, international standards (UNCRC) and promises (SDGs), legal provisions to policy, budget, implementation (in schools, local government, health centres, district planning) and performance of government departments, officials and supervisory bodies (Commission for […] - [Human Rights Institute](https://hrf.net.in/institute/): Human Rights Institute The Human Rights Institute is an initiative of human rights organisations and defenders, anchored by the Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation to create a high quality knowledge institution on human rights theory, practice, and governance. We Offer Comprehensive Training Programs & Workshops in The Following Areas Child Rights Courses to Educate and Empower Local Government Leaders & Participants Read More Womans Rights Basic and Advanced Training Workshops for Child Rights Defrenders Read More Human Rights Basic and Advanced Training Workshops on Women’s Rights Read More Coastal Rights Basic, Advanced, Advocacy, Budgeting & Monitoring Courses Read More Local […] - [About Us](https://hrf.net.in/about/): Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation (HRF) is a non-profit, secular, civil society institution working at the regional level for the promotion and protection of human rights. Our Mandate Mission Promote Sustainable Development and Good Governance Work Human Rights Advocacy, Research and Monitoring​ Who We are Human Rights Advocacy and Research Foundation (HRF) is a non-profit, secular, civil society institution working for the promotion and protection of human rights since 1993, combining professionalism and volunteerism.  The Foundation enables socially excluded communities and vulnerable sections of society to exercise their constitutional rights, amplifies their voice, and enhances their participation in decision-making […] - [Home](https://hrf.net.in/): VOICES OF STRUGGLE Empower Communitites Monitor the Monitors Defend the Defenders Custodial JusticeBalancing the scales of justice with compassion and healing has been an elusive goal across the ages. It requires a nuanced, multifaceted engagement with the entire ecosystem Click HereChild Rights ProtectionAll children have age specific rights, in addition to all the other human rights, so that they can live a life of dignity during childhood and beyond. Click HereGender JusticeCorrecting the privileging of the male and the masculine over all other genders is an important historical task for the progress of humanity and the human raceClick HereCoastal WatchSecuring […] [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)