Jananeethi

Jananeethi operates with jurisdiction extending throughout India, primarily focusing on delivering services within the state of Kerala, particularly i Read moren the district of Thrissur, which is inhabited by a population of 3.2 million. The organization provides services through various means such as telephone calls, emails, and social media platforms, catering to individuals globally. It offers regular assistance to those residing in the Middle East for work or business, whose families in Kerala require legal support or consultation services. Additionally, Jananeethi collaborates and networks with NGOs, community organizations, and people's movements worldwide, addressing common issues and mutual concerns of interest. Jananeethi’s services are handled by the following departments: 1. Access to Justice • Legal aid and consultancy • Document scrutiny and drafting of petitions • Site visits and data collection • Monitoring judicial proceedings 2. Mediation & Reconciliation • Assisted negotiation and conflict resolution • Clinical legal education and counselling 3. Women & Gender Justice • Prevention of violence against women • Empowerment programs for women • Psycho-legal counselling and help desk services for distressed women and children • Rehabilitation initiatives 4. Research, Training & Documentation • Training for para-legal volunteers and interns • Fact-finding missions and shadow reports • Creation of documentary videos, publications, blogs, and campaigns 5. Democracy & Human Rights • Environmental interventions • National and international campaigns • Conducting public hearings • Engaging in public interest litigations • Networking, seminars, workshops, panel discussions, and press releases to advocate for human rights.

Jananeethi's vision is a just society based on human rights, democracy and rule of law. Its mission is to empower people to access justice and promote human rights through legal education, advocacy and services.

Jananeethi introduced the concept of 'litigation-free zones' in India, established the first litigation-free village in 2000, and has conducted major environmental impact studies.