Centre for Human Rights Initiative, Training and Research Association 

CHITRA is leading human rights network of the grassroots NGOs, Civil Societies Organization (CSO), Social activists, Progressive media person, Academicians and Lawyers in the India. It is dedicated to enhance the knowledge, respect, and observance of human rights & democracy to encourage exchange of information and experiences through training, education, research, advocacy, lobbying and networking on behalf of slum dwellers, tribal’s, dalits, unorganized workers, women, children, HIV+ people, disabled persons and minority community in India. CHITRA believe in access to social justice for the poor and marginalized sections of society and deepening democracy in the interest of the marginalized. Using the law, education and publication to create awareness and fight against human rights violations, the focus remains on sustaining a network for immediate, effective and collective action from village to national levels. CHITRA is Hindi words, which means more visible, more transparent, thus CHITRA believes in transparency, accountability, community based governance and equal justice in the society. CHITRA is operating since 2005 and currently working with partner organization in 11 states in India

"Fact findings of human rights violation"

Core Value:

Founded on the core values of Equality, development and Human rights & Democracy – the CHITRA collective believes that the state must uphold and safeguard human rights of all- without exclusion and discrimination. The Indian state in our view is beholden to guarantee special measures and safeguards to protect the rights and universal entitlements for the most socially excluded people residing within its jurisdiction. All planning and development processes should be inclusive of all socially excluded groups.

Vision:

To have a dent free society where equal rights are assured for every person irrespective of age, sex, caste, creed and religion and every human being can avail of an opportunity to live with dignity.

Mission:

CHITRA will strive to realize its vision by promoting and formulating gender sensitive and right based development policies, strategies and programs. CHITRA will be proactive in the policy making process, grassroots advocacy and empowerment of community to seek social justice, equality, transparency, community based governance and accountability within the society. 

Objective:

The main objective of the CHITRA (Centre for Human rights Initiative Training and Research Association) is to combat all forms of violation of rights of the Schedule cast; Schedule Tribes & others marginalized community and increase their access to the justice system. CHITRA has protection and promotion of human rights & democracy for women, men, children, youth, and aged peoples of SC / ST / OBC & minority community. CHITRA will develop leadership qualities among women and ensure equal democratic rights to them.  In addition to pro bono legal services, we seek to strengthen human rights mechanisms through training, advocacy and campaigns to safeguard the rights of the marginal section of societies. CHITRA works on varying issues of human rights; CHITRA ensures that human rights & democracy are incorporated in all areas of developmental works.

Following Aims and objectives

1. To establish education and health center with the help of government and other financial institution in backward rural and urban areas.
2. To human rights protection and promotion of women, men, children, youth, and aged peoples of SC / ST / OBC & minority community.
3. To ensure the economic social and cultural rights of schedule casts, schedule tribes, backward class and minority community.
4. To develop leadership qualities among women and ensure equal rights to them.
5. To form women groups, youth groups, children group for creating enabling environment and overall development of the society.
6. To undertake relief activities for affected people during natural calamities and disasters.
7. To reduce misconception and myths from communities and societies.
8. To implement various government and non-government development programs with effective community participation in order to spread their benefits to poor.
9. To develop people centered plan with the help of community participation, also coordinate and support to with the government for preparation of policy.
10. To work against exploitation of child labour, un-organised labour, employed and unemployed.
11. To encourage establishment of cottage and small industries and establishment of technical, non-technical and vocational training center.
12. To conduct research studies, documentation, generate IEC materials on various economic social and cultural issues and also disseminate and publish to mass levels.
13. To set up public library, reading room, publishing reports, and organize exhibition for achieving organizational goals and objectives.
14. To initiate peoples centered advocacy through networking with likeminded people and organization.

CHITRA is registered as a Civil Society organization under society’s registration act of XXI of 1860 and registered under 12A and under section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961. All donations are exempted under section 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961