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| RENEW (India) | |
|---|---|
| Name | RENEW (India) |
| Founded | 1990s |
| Founders | Unknown |
| Headquarters | New Delhi |
| Region served | India |
| Focus | Women's rights, rehabilitation, empowerment |
| Methods | Advocacy, shelter, legal aid, training |
RENEW (India) is an Indian non-governmental organization focused on rehabilitation, empowerment, and prevention programs for survivors of gender-based violence and trafficking. Based in New Delhi, RENEW operates shelters, legal aid clinics, and community outreach projects that intersect with policies and programs of national and international actors. The organization engages with institutions across India and connects to global frameworks on human rights, trafficking, and child protection.
RENEW (India) emerged during the 1990s amid heightened activity by All India Democratic Women's Association, International Institute for Population Sciences, National Commission for Women (India), United Nations Children’s Fund, and United Nations Development Programme to address trafficking and violence. Early collaborations involved municipal and state bodies such as the Delhi Police and the Ministry of Women and Child Development (India) alongside civil society groups like Sakhi and Praaj to develop shelter models. Influences on its formation included landmark legal and policy developments such as the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, amendments in the 2000s, and judgments from the Supreme Court of India that shaped rescue-and-rehabilitation protocols. Over subsequent decades, RENEW expanded services in metropolitan centers and regional districts, engaging with donors like United Kingdom Department for International Development and multilateral agencies including International Organization for Migration.
RENEW (India) is structured with local shelters and a central coordination office in New Delhi that liaises with state-level units, crisis intervention teams, and legal advisers. Its governance has reportedly involved boards that interact with entities such as the National Human Rights Commission (India), State Legal Services Authorities, and corporate partners including Tata Trusts. Program delivery is staffed by social workers trained in models used by organizations like Asha for Education and Prayas (India), and it integrates protocols influenced by the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 and guidelines from UN Women. Operational units coordinate with healthcare providers linked to facilities such as All India Institute of Medical Sciences for medical care and with academic partners like Tata Institute of Social Sciences for monitoring and evaluation.
RENEW (India) operates shelters, vocational training centers, legal aid clinics, and prevention campaigns that mirror practices from groups like Bachpan Bachao Andolan, CINI, and CRY. Its programs include rehabilitation services modeled on standards advocated by World Health Organization for mental health and psychosocial support, livelihood training influenced by NSDC schemes, and awareness initiatives aligning with campaigns from National AIDS Control Organisation and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (India). RENEW runs reintegration efforts that coordinate with local bodies such as District Child Protection Units and public welfare departments, and it pilots community-based prevention trials similar to interventions by Population Services International and CARE India.
Funding and partnerships for RENEW (India) have included multilateral agencies—United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, United Nations Population Fund—and bilateral donors like United States Agency for International Development. It has collaborated with national institutions such as National Commission for Protection of Child Rights and corporate social responsibility arms of firms including Reliance Industries and Mahindra Group for enterprise projects. Academic partnerships with Jawaharlal Nehru University and University of Delhi support research, while alliances with advocacy networks like Asian Network of Sex Workers and International Rescue Committee facilitate cross-border referrals and policy advocacy.
Evaluations of RENEW (India) cite measurable outcomes in shelter occupancy, legal case support, and vocational placements, with impact assessments referencing methodologies used by World Bank and International Labour Organization. Media coverage by outlets such as The Hindu, Times of India, and BBC News has highlighted success stories and systemic challenges, while endorsements from activists linked to Annapurna Devi-style campaigns and human rights figures associated with Human Rights Watch have raised the organization’s profile. Sector reports from think tanks like Centre for Policy Research and Observer Research Foundation have discussed RENEW in analyses of anti-trafficking networks and survivor-centered models.
RENEW (India) has faced criticism similar to scrutiny directed at NGOs like Praxis (India) and Save the Children in India, including debates over shelter conditions, consent in rescue operations, and coordination with law enforcement such as the Central Bureau of Investigation. Critics from quarters linked to National Crime Records Bureau data analysts and civil liberties advocates connected to People’s Union for Civil Liberties have questioned outcomes attribution, monitoring transparency, and long-term reintegration metrics. Legal challenges and public interest litigations in forums such as various High Courts of India have brought attention to procedural compliance and reporting standards, prompting calls for greater external audits by entities like Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
Category:Non-profit organisations based in India