PVCHR

Honoured to receive a personal letter from Shri N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, acknowledging the work of Janab Harihar Private Limited Company, Jan Mitra Nyas, and PVCHR in rural entrepreneurship, education, and community empowerment. This recognition belongs to the countless communities, human rights defenders, women leaders, youth activists, and volunteers who have been part of this collective journey for dignity, justice, and sustainable development.

Read more: https://pvchr.blogspot.com/2026/05/tata-chairman-n-chandrasekaran.html

Tata Chairman Shri N. Chandrasekaran Recognizes Grassroots Efforts in Human Rights and Community Empowerment A blog about PVCHR

🩸 Menstrual Health Is Not Just About Hygiene—It Is About Dignity, Equality, and Justice

On World Menstrual Hygiene Day, our engagement with nearly 800 adolescent girls across 45 villages in Varanasi revealed a critical reality: menstrual health is deeply connected to access to clean water, education, nutrition, gender equality, and human rights.

Girls from marginalized communities, including Musahar settlements, highlighted how the lack of safe water and sanitation affects not only their health but also their dignity and ability to participate fully in school and community life.

Menstrual health cannot be reduced to the distribution of sanitary products alone. It requires addressing structural inequalities and ensuring that every girl has access to information, healthcare, clean water, safe sanitation, and a supportive environment free from stigma and discrimination.

The voices of adolescent girls remind us that development begins with listening, participation, and collective action.

Read the full article here:
https://medium.com//menstrual-health-is-not-just-about-hygiene-it-is-about-dignity-equality-and-justice-2bec4048b67b

Menstrual Health Is Not Just About Hygiene — It Is About Dignity, Equality, and Justice Every year on 28 May, the world observes Menstrual Hygiene Day to break the silence around menstruation and promote awareness about…