Human Rights Education

The International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF), through its Religious Freedom Youth Network (the website of the RFYN is currently being upgraded and will be available soon), is bringing essential human rights education to college and university students across India through targeted training sessions.

Program Overview

Between 2025-2026, we will conduct 10 comprehensive sessions at five leading educational institutions. These sessions will examine key aspects of human rights, including:

The historical development of human rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and its significance
Modern interpretations and applications
Current challenges in human rights implementation
Religious freedom and interfaith understanding

Our facilitators are experienced IARF members who have successfully conducted human rights training programs throughout India over the past decade. Their expertise ensures participants gain practical insights into human rights principles and their application in daily life.

This program aims to help students develop a thorough understanding of human rights and equip them with knowledge to promote religious freedom and human dignity in their communities.

Meet the facilitators

Janhvi Gupte

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Janhvi Gupte is an International Vice President and Youth Representative to the IARF Council, where she has been actively involved since 2008. With a background in Information Technology and Business Management, she currently serves as a Compliance Officer at D.E Shaw in Hyderabad. Janhvi's passion lies in human rights education and interfaith dialogue, having led numerous programs for young adults and rural communities across India. A certified Indian Sign Language interpreter, she works to bridge communication gaps and promote accessibility. Her dedication to peace initiatives earned her selection to represent Indian youth at the Hiroshima Peace and Cultural Foundation in Japan.

Immanuel Manish

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Manish Daniel has been an active member of IARF since 2012, bringing human rights education to rural communities across Madhya Pradesh. Working with L&T Finance Ltd.'s rural division, he combines his professional expertise with his passion for human rights advocacy. He has collaborated extensively with the Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission, organizing numerous awareness programs, peace walks, and community development initiatives, particularly in the Chhindwara District. Through his work with IARF, Manish has helped establish Human Rights Resource Centers and mentored hundreds of young adults in human rights and religious freedom. He has a particular focus on women's rights and rural community empowerment, organizing large-scale workshops to reach underserved populations.

Aayush Soni

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Manish Daniel has been an active member of IARF since 2012, bringing human rights education to rural communities across Madhya Pradesh. Currently serving as a cluster head for talent sourcing at HCL Technologies, he combines his professional expertise with his passion for human rights advocacy. He has collaborated extensively with the Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission, earning recognition for his community welfare initiatives, particularly his work with the tribal communities of Patalkot. His "On the Spot Solution" program successfully connected government officials with tribal residents to secure basic rights and identification documents. A recipient of the IARF Greeley Award in 2014, Manish has established Human Rights Resource Centers and continues to mentor young adults in human rights and religious freedom, with a special focus on rural community empowerment. He holds an MBA in Marketing and Finance from IIPM, Delhi.

Support Our Mission

We are seeking financial support to cover essential program costs:

Educational materials and training resources
Travel expenses for facilitators
Accommodation costs
Program documentation and evaluation

To support this initiative, please include “HRE Training India” with your donation. Help us prepare the next generation of human rights advocates in India.

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