Human rights defender's story: Surendra Pratap from India

Surendra Pratap is a prominent human rights defender based in New Delhi, where he works closely with various grassroots organisations. His focus is on advocating for the rights of workers in both rural and urban settings, including agricultural, forest, and informal sector workers, as well as those in the garment and electronics industries.

Pratap’s work encompasses research, education, training, and advocacy to address and rectify widespread labour rights violations, such as unfair labour practices and the lack of social security for unregistered workers. He confronts challenges such as the difficulty of unionising and the repression faced by those who advocate for labour rights, emphasising the need for a holistic approach to protect and empower workers at both the national and international levels.