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Blog on the campaign to eradicate manual scavenging — by navsarjan — last modified 2010-06-26 17:57

Navsarjan has been addressing the issue of eradicating manual scavenging in Gujarat since 1995. Manual scavenging is one of the inhuman and worst form of caste based occupation forced upon the people who are born in the lowest caste in the social structure of Indian society. Through this web page we would not only highlight the issue but will put success stories where a manual scavenger has liberated herself/himself and is doing dignified work. We would also highlight the stories of leaders of this community who are being trained to strengthen the Dalit movement.

Navsarjan announces results of unprecedented Study on Untouchability — by navsarjan — last modified 2010-01-29 15:52

Navsarjan Trust, together with RFK Center for Justice & Human Rights, have published a study that describes the prevalence of untouchability practices in Gujarat, based on research in 1589 villages. Click for the report itself as well as media reports.

Collective to end violence against women in Gujarat — by pranav — last modified 2009-12-25 15:30

Navsarjan has joined in a State level collective of likeminded human rights and women's rights organizations under Mahila Adhikar Abhiyan i.e. Women's rights movement. A public hearing was organised on 8th December 2009 in Ahmedabad. This event was covered in major Indian newspapers.

Collective to end violence against women — by pranav — last modified 2009-12-20 11:16

Navsarjan has joined in a State level collective of likeminded human rights and women's rights organizations under Mahila Adhikar Abhiyan i.e. Women's rights movement. A public hearing was organised on 8th December 2009 in Ahmedabad. Please see the news coverage in major newspapers

Navsarjan's 'Census on Untouchability' In the News — by pranav — last modified 2010-01-29 12:10

Links to articles in major newspapers about findings from Navsarjan's 'Census on Untouchability in Gujarat' released on 27th January 2010. 1,589 villages throughout Gujarat were surveyed to gain a picture of untouchability practices and discrimination against Dalits.

Press Clippings on the protest event held on 17th August 2009 — by pranav — last modified 2009-08-20 20:54

The protest event on the 17th August was taken out effectively. It got wide response from the media, civil society groups, individuals, etc. Some press clippings and pictures are given here.

Protest event against manual scavenging and related caste based occupations — by pranav — last modified 2009-08-15 22:27

Every year Navsarjan organizes protest event to eliminate manual scavenging practice in Gujarat. This year there would be more than 1000 children from this community coming to Gandhi Ashram from 12 districts of Gujarat to speak about their plight and pain for being born in the lowest caste...

New Website - Manual Scavenging — by david — last modified 2009-06-15 17:52

Navsarjan's new website depicting the stories of those who have left the practice of manual scavenging.

Manual Scavenging Persists in India — by pranav — last modified 2009-04-01 13:35

Navsarjan Executive Director Manjula Pradeep's radio interview on the continued practice of manual scavenging in Gujarat

Radio interview of Manjula Pradeep on Asia Pacific Forum — by pranav — last modified 2009-04-01 13:46

Navsarjan's Executive Director was interviewed on New York City radio concerning the landmark judgement in the Patan gangrape case

Life Imprisonment for the six accused in the Patan Gang Rape Case — by pranav — last modified 2009-09-09 15:16

All the accused Professors who raped a Dalit girl in all girls PTC college in Patan (in North Gujarat) have been sentenced for life imprisonment by the Fast track court on the 6th March 2009. More news on the same is given in Navsarjan in news

Navsarjan in the News — by bhairab — last modified 2009-04-01 14:43

Links to some of the articles written in major newspapers and magazines about Navsarjan's activities

Raped and Sold 4 times — by pranav — last modified 2009-03-18 16:28

A minor Dalit girl hailing from Bavla town in Gujarat was raped and sold during the year 2006-2007. She is waiting to get justice after the Patan judgement

Patan Judgement — by pranav — last modified 2009-03-18 16:28