Authors: Shriyuta Abhishek and Samir Garg
This paper explores the Mitanin program, a community health worker initiative in Chhattisgarh, India. It highlights the collective identity of Mitanins, emphasizing their sense of solidarity and sisterhood, fostering multi-issue activism. The study reveals that Mitanins go beyond traditional health roles, acting as empowered women leaders dedicated to community welfare. A state-wide survey indicates that 84% of Mitanins engaged in rights-based actions related to food security, healthcare, and gender-based violence. The collective identity is attributed to the program’s movement-building approach and the autonomy granted to Mitanins, allowing them to be frontline rights defenders.
Link: Community Health Workers as Rights Defenders: Exploring the Collective Identity
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Resource Topic: Community Health Workers Rights
Resource Type: Qualitative
Year: 2023
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Country: India
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