Artisan of peace, Laureate for the 2018 Edition of the Public Peace Prize
Distinction awarded for the enthusiasm and courage of a man committed to the human rights of the Dalits and marginalized social groups. Through the NEO-DALITS movement, his enlightened vision contributes hope and builds the future. CONGRATULATIONS!
A young graduate in Ayurveda, modern medicine and surgery, Dr. Raghuvanshi has worked on environmental rights and sanitation awareness. In 1992, he examined the working conditions of lower caste children who were victims of bonded labor. He became president of the Uttar Pradesh section of the United Nations Youth Organization at the age of 23 in 1993. In order to address the problem of bonded labor and caste discrimination, in 1996 he was a founding member of the People’s Vigilance Committee on Human Rights Commission (PVCHR) created to fight for the rights of marginalized communities, especially Dalits and Adivasis.
The PVCHR has identified and trained local cadres, called aguwas, groups of non-violent people or communities who oppose injustice. He trained these aguwas in 250 villages to fight against human rights violations and provide psychological support. The PVCHR is also networked with other human rights organizations such as the Indian Center for Human Rights, the Network of Human Rights Lawyers, Sajhaa Sanskriti Manch National Federation for the Right to Education.
Born in 1970 in the village of Dhaurahara, Varanasi district, Dr. Raghuvanshi recognizes that the ideologies of Gautam Buddha, Kabir, Dr. BR Ambedkar, Mahatma Gandhi and Swami Agnivesh influenced him. Combining these teachings with his strong conviction in human dignity with the imperative struggle against caste-based discrimination, he has shaped a new social movement, that of Neo-Dalits.
Engaged in the politics of the marginalized (Dalits and minorities), he firmly believes in non-violence. Dr Raghuvanshi has made his path with his clear mind, dedication, and determination.
This is the certificate in his language that Public Peace Prize gives him to highlight this honorable distinction:
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More on : https://www.youthkiawaaz.com/2017/06/lenin-raghuvanshi-a-radical-social-worker-with-a-laptop-bag/
The Public Peace Prize Website 
He faced challenges from a number of sides- authorities, politicians, law-keepers, members of the mafia, his fellow caste-mates and extended family (some falling into more than one category), he nevertheless persevered through it all. It was through his intelligent and truly sustainable, hand-in-hand approach that he made headline worthy headway.
https://www.deedindeed.org/health/tireless-service-to-humanity
He faced challenges from a number of sides- authorities, politicians, law-keepers, members of the mafia, his fellow caste-mates and extended family (some falling into more than one category), he nevertheless persevered through it all. It was through his intelligent and truly sustainable, hand-in-hand approach that he made headline worthy headway.
https://www.deedindeed.org/health/tireless-service-to-humanity
Great person . Real love for humanity
On the intervention of Dr. Lenin Raghuvanshi UNOHCHR has issued an appeal to GOI against arrest of ten Indian human rights defenders. See the link here:
https://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=23686&LangID=E
The Muslim Community in India is marginalized.
Lenin need to work for them also.
Lenin is very active for Muslim of India.
Mr.Lenin is not only a human rights defender,he is a fighter for peace and social justice. Very much deserve this award and many more.
Dr.Lenin is a human rights defender. He is a fighter for peace and social justice also. I support to Dr. Lenin