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From 1995-98, People's Watch concentrated its activities on monitoring of human rights violations. This was the mandate of its governing body and the Program Advisory Board. It was soon realized that monitoring alone was insufficient. In 1998, People's Watch began legal intervention on behalf of victims. By 2000, this work had grown and more field monitoring associates were hired at both zonal and regional levels. By 2001, People's Watch was working in 11 areas of Tamil Nadu. Soon after, the need to launch a full-fledged awareness building Campaign for Human Rights became clear, and this was followed, soon afterward, by the realization that victim rehabilitation was also essential. Monitoring, intervention and even winning compensation from the courts was not enough for those who had survived torture, abuse and imprisonment. They desperately needed medical, psychological and vocational help as well. Preceding the United Nations Decade for Human Rights Education, People's Watch began a vigorous training and education program.
To create a society free from human rights violations and discrimination by cultivating a human rights culture through the participation of a pluralistic society.
To create a visible and measurable human rights culture in India
Building on a mandate to monitor violations the growth and development of a broad range of individuals People's Watch initiated in committed to, knowledgeable and skilled in human rights work, 1997-98, the first Human Rights Education program in nine Tamil Nadu schools in 9th standard. By 2002-2005, standards 6-9th were involved in human rights education in nearly 800 schools, and teachers and students alike were reporting extraordinary classroom interest and enthusiasm. The need for human rights education at the college level was clear, as was the need to reach law students, movements, other NGOs, professional groups, elected representatives, trade unions, political parties and the media. By 2004, when the Strategic Planning process began, People's Watch had developed into a highly-respected, effective NGO, making connections, facilitating programs and spreading both a heightened awareness and an imperative to be an agent for change. The time had come to build the capacity of other groups and organizations to carry the flag of human rights; People's Watch could not, would not, bare the burden alone. Until the existence of destructive forces in society ranging from indifference to murderous brutality are eliminated, the maximum number of people must be engaged in the task of defending human dignity.
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Dr. Safra Begum
Chairperson |
Mr. A. John Peter
Financial Trustee |
Mr. R. Christudas Gandhi
(I.A.S.) Trustee |
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Prof. Xavier Arockiasamy
Executive Trustee |
Dr. I. Devasahayam
Trustee |
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Mr. R.V. Pillai
(I.A.S.)
Chairperson |
Dr. Vasanthi Srinivasan
Member |
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Dr. I. Devasahayam
Director - Institute of Human Rights Education
Head & Department of Communication
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Dr. M. Annadurai
Associate Director - Institute of Human Rights Education
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Ms. Najeema Beevi
Senior Program Coordinator,
Rehabilitation Centre for Torture Victims |
Mr. Henri Tiphagne
Executive Director |
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Mr. Henri Tiphagne
Executive Director, People's Watch |
Dr. M. Annadurai
Associate Director - Institute of Human Rights Education
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Mr. C.J. Rajan
Senior Program Coordinator,
Citizen for Human Rights Movement
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Mr. Ajay
State Director-Kerala, EU-FNSt Supported National Project on Preventing Torture in India |
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Mr. Henri Tiphagne
Executive Director |
Mr. M. Louis
Director – Programs & HRD
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Mr. M. Edison
Senior Accountant |
Ms. K. Uma Maheswari
Accounts Officer – EU-FNSt supported National Project on Prevention of Torture |
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Ms. Veena Shankar
Director – Finance and Administration |
Mr. K. Nallathambi
Chief Accountant |
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Ms. Kala Newton
Convener – Women’s Committee
Headquarters Law Officer – Helpline |
Ms. Stella Maragathamani
Co - Convener – Women’s Committee
Library Assistant |
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Dr. V. Vasanthi Devi - Member
Chairperson - Institute of Human Rights Education |
Ms. Bimla Chandrashekar
External Member |
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Mr. C. J. Rajan - Member
Coordinator – Human Rights Monitoring
Senior Program Coordinator – Citizens for Human Rights Movement
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Ms. Tamil Selvi
External Member
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Mr. Louis – Convener
Director – Human Resource Development |
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1. Dr. S. Jesudasan,
The Principal
S.V.N. College,
Nagamalaipudukottai,
Madurai 625 019.
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3. Ms. Shirly Paul,
Senior Principal,
SBOA Matric & Hr.Sec. School,
Melakuilkudi Road ,
Nagamalai West,
Madurai – 625 019.
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5. Mr. John Moses,
General Secretary, Janata Dal (S)
43-C, West Ponnagaram 4th Street ,
Madurai 625 016 |
7. Prof. P. Vijaya Kumar,
C/o. MUTA Office,
6, Kaka Thoppu Street ,
Madurai – 625 001.
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9. Mr. P. Viswanathan,
No.99/61, Neelakandan Street ,
Pasumpon Nagar,
Palanganatham,
Madurai 625 003 |
11. Dr. Sam C.Bose,
167, K.K. Nagar,
Madurai 625 020. |
13. Mr. S. Palanikumarasamy,
B.A.B.L., No.493, K.K. Nagar,
Madurai 625 020. |
15. Mr. Chokkalingam,
District Secretary - Congress Party,
C/o. Vijaya Printers,
28, Town Hall Road ,
Madurai 625 001. |
17. Dr. I. Ismail,
M.S.S. Wakf Board College ,
K.K. Nagar,
Madurai 625 020. |
19. Mr. R. Krishnamoorthy (MUTA)
“Vani Vilas”,277,
Good Shed Street ,
Madurai 625 001 |
21. Mr. V. Kasi,
Former Deputy Director Town Planning,
C/o. Uma Real Estate,
No.6, Tamukkam Corporation Complex,
Tallakulam,
Madurai 625 002. |
23. Mr. Thirumalai,
Reporter - Kumudham,
57, III Street , Vasantha Nagar
Madurai – 625 003. |
25. Mr. Germanus,
C/o. Germanus Days Inn (Hotel)
Bye Pass Road ,
Madurai – 625 010.
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27. Dr. Rev. G. Lawrence Amal Raj,
Principal,
Arul Anandar College ,
Karumathur,
Madurai District. |
29. Dr. A. Sundaram,
Professor - Department of Future Studies,
Madurai Kamaraj University ,
Madurai 625 021. |
31. Mr. Sundar,
Rtd. Police Sports Officer,
Subramaniyapuram Lane No.2,
Madurai 625 011
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33. Mr. R. Santhamoorthi,
1-B, North Perumal Maistry Street ,
Nadar Lane ,
Madurai – 625 001. |
35. Mr. M. Subramanian,
General Secretary,
Tamil Nadu State Unit-All India Lawyers Union ,
44, Law Chamber, Madurai Court Building ,
Madurai – 625 020 |
37. Prof. K. Kasim, IPS (Rtd)
Member - National Committee,
Ministry of Finance – Revenue
Govt. of India ,1-B, New Natham Road ,
Madurai – 625 002. |
39. Mr. P. Mohan Larbeer,
T.T.S.Arasaradi,
Madurai – 625 010.
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41. Mr. K. Mahendiran,
340, Malligai Cross Street ,
Thendral Nagar,
Madurai – 625 020.
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2. Dr. Nirmala Jeyaraj,
Principal,
Lady Doak College ,
Madurai 625 002.
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4. Mr. M. Sonaimuthu Kone,
District Revenue Officer & Additional District Magistrate (Retd)
8/39,Asari Street,
Tallakulam,
Madurai 625 001. |
6. Mr. V. Gopal,
Director, Hotel North Gate,
(In front of American College )
Gorripalayam,
Madurai – 625 002. |
8. Dr. Pushparajan,
Department of Inter Religious Dialogue,
3, Vallabai Road ,
Chokkikulam,
Madurai – 625 002. |
10. Mr. B. Devendra Kumar Gupta,
Hotel Arya Bhavan Groups,
West Masi Street ,
Madurai – 625 001.
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12.Mr. J. Suresh,
C/o. Jawahar Associates,
Kamaraj Nagar II Street ,
Tallakualm, Near O.C.P. M. School ,
Madurai 625 002. |
14. Dr. R. Murali, M.A. Phil, (MUTA),
Head, Department of Philosophy,
Madura College ,
T.P.K. Road ,
Madurai 625 011 |
16. Ms. Premalatha Panneer Selvam,
The Principal,
Mahatma Gandhi Montessori School ,
K.K.Nagar, Madurai 625 020 |
18. Dr. John Devasahayam Chelliah,
Controller of Examinations,
Madurai Kamaraj University ,
Madurai 625 021 |
20.Dr. C. Ramasubramaniam,
611, K.K. Nagar,Near the Arch,
Madurai – 625 020 |
22. Prof. S. Jeyapragasam, Ph.D.
Head. Dept. of Gandhian Studies &
Ramalinga Philosophy,
N.M.R. Subbaraman House,
3, Vallabhai Road ,
Chokkikulam, Madurai-2.
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24. Mr. Pandiyan,
Advocate,Secretary,
Gandhi Museum ,
Madurai – 625 002 |
26. Mr. K.N. Shahul Hameed,
E.N.T. Surgeon,
National Clinic, Karpaga Nagar,
K. Pudur,
Madurai 625 007.
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28.Mr. K. Muniasamy
Regional Secretary,
State Bank of India Officers Association,
C/o. State Bank of India Zonal office,
Melur Road,
Madurai . |
30. Mr. Madasamy,
State Bank Staffs Union,
Nallamadan Kovil Lane,
North Masi Street,
Madurai – 625 001
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32. Mr. R. Sathiamoorthy,
57, American College Building ,
Gorripalayam,
Madurai 625 002.
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34. Mr. K. Sulthan Allowdhin,
24, Thomas Street ,
Narimedu,
Madurai 625 002.
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36.Mr. P. Chinnaraja,
Advocate,
Madurai Advocate’s Bar Association,
District Court Buildings,
Madurai – 20.
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38. Ms. R. Saratha,
Deputy Chief Officer,
Indian Overseas Bank,
Regional Office,
Anna Nagar,
Madurai – 625 020. |
40. Mr. C. Ramachandran
Advocate
Chamber No.71, Advocate’s Chamber Buildings ,
District Court Complex,
Madurai – 20 |
42. Dr. L. Thayumanavan,
2/400, Narayanan Chettiar Colony,
Narayanapuram West,
Madurai – 625 014. |
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