Thanks to support from our financial partners, JVI is taking a holistic approach to combatting human trafficking and other extreme injustice. This includes securing justice for individuals, empowering local partners, and improving justice systems. 

Recently, JVI published a new Citizen’s Rights manual. Developed by JVI along with its partners, Emmanuel Hospital Association and EFICOR, this manual serves to empower the poor and oppressed in Delhi. The information included is part of a bigger strategy to empower all of India’s poor by promoting access to justice. 

India has a significant number of government entitlements available to its residents. Many of those services should, by rights, be available to the poor residents of villages & urban slums. Unfortunately, however, many poor residents are not able to get these services because:

• residents don’t know about the schemes;  
• residents lack the necessary identity documents;
• residents lack the confidence to apply; or
• there are delays and complexity in accessing the system.

This manual is being widely distributed through our network of local justice partners and online via JVI’s e-Justice Resource Center. 

Join us in celebrating some of the initial comments from various stakeholders sending notes of praise. We could not do this without the dedicated support of friends like you! 

“It gives me immense pleasure and pride to wholeheartedly endorse the efforts of Justice Ventures International. The aims of the Delhi State Legal Services Authority resonate with the work JVI is doing. The goal has always been to support the implementation of international human rights standards, peace-building through advocacy for justice, human rights and good governance reinforce the rule of law and empower the citizens’ participation in the enhancement of sustainable peace and development.”  Addi. District Session Judge, Delhi State Legal Services Authority

“My heartiest congratulations to the JVI team for shaping this exhaustive and informative manual. The scientific methodology and established means of data collection make it one of a kind. The content and topics are part of a larger plan to empower India’s underprivileged citizens. This manual has been created as a ready reference for Civil Society Organizations and other government stakeholders as an instructional tool for the development of self advocacy skills.” Sub-divisional Magistrate, Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi 

“JVI did a commendable job of putting up a well organized manual. I am sure it will be advantageous for all groups promoting social justice, democracy, and human rights in Delhi, and it will serve as a model for the rest of the country.” Chairperson, Child Welfare Committee, Delhi 

“This manual will help the citizens to be more informed about their rights and the processes to avail rights. The efforts to develop this manual by JVI and its partners are praise worthy and deserve commendation. My best wishes to the JVI team.” India Labor Official 

“The clarity in presentation is commendable. The electronic links provided at every step and stage is amazing, as the user will not go around in circles for various references.The document has been well choreographed and presented in a user-friendly format.” Chairperson, Centre of Excellence and Centre of Research and Learning on Human Trafficking of the Indian Police Foundation; Former Director General of Police, NDRF (National Disaster Response Force)