Bhuwan Ribhu Becomes First Indian Lawyer to Receive World Jurist Association's Medal of Honour
| Category | Details |
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| Event/Recognition | Bhuwan Ribhu awarded the World Jurist Association's Medal of Honour on May 5, 2025, during the World Law Congress 2025 in the Dominican Republic. |
| Significance | First Indian lawyer to receive this global recognition for his two-decade-long commitment to eradicating child exploitation. |
| Background | - Founded Just Rights for Children (JRC), a global legal intervention network with 250+ partner organizations.<br>- Led over 60 Public Interest Litigations (PILs) on child rights in Indian courts. |
| Legal Achievements | - Instrumental in Supreme Court's adoption of the UN Protocol definition of trafficking.<br>- Ensured trafficking was classified as a criminal offence under Indian law.<br>- Championed mandatory FIRs for missing children.<br>- Pushed for a ban on child labour in hazardous occupations. |
| Impact | - Saved hundreds of thousands of children and women from exploitation.<br>- Influenced long-term policy and legal reforms.<br>- Inspired international cooperation in child justice. |
| Award Details | - Presented by Javier Cremades, President of the World Jurist Association.<br>- Highlights India's growing global role in child protection and legal reform. |