Umar Shafi Najar
Umar Shafi Najar 
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 Social Activist & North India Region President | Human Rights Council of India | |
| Born | 1 March 1991 |
| Birth Place | Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Social Activist, Human Rights Activist, Community Leader |
| Known for | North India Region President HRC India, Human Rights Advocacy, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Global Peace Award 2026, National Pride and Excellence Award 2026 |
| Organisation | Human Rights Council of India (HRC India) |
| Position | North India Region President |
| City | Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Experience | Since 2013 |
| Website | hrcofindia.org |
Umar Shafi Najar is an Indian social activist, human rights advocate and community leader based in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Born on 1 March 1991, he is the North India Region President of the Human Rights Council of India (HRC India) — a position he has held since February 2026. With over a decade of active social work and human rights advocacy since 2013, he has dedicated his life to fighting against human rights violations, creating awareness about fundamental rights and empowering the most vulnerable citizens of India — particularly those who are economically and socially marginalised. He is the recipient of the Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Global Peace Award HRC 2026, the National Pride and Excellence Award 2026, the Mahatma Gandhi National Service Award 2026 and the Padma Shree National Excellence Honour Award 2026 — recognitions that reflect his extraordinary commitment to human rights, social justice and community service.
Background
Umar Shafi Najar was born on 1 March 1991 in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Growing up in one of India's most sensitive and historically significant regions, he developed a deep awareness of the importance of human rights, justice and dignity from an early age. Driven by a genuine desire to serve his community and protect the rights of ordinary citizens, he embarked on his journey as a social and human rights activist in 2013 — a journey that has since taken him to the national level as North India Region President of the Human Rights Council of India.
His work is rooted in a simple but powerful conviction: that every citizen of India deserves to know their rights, to have those rights respected and to have access to justice — regardless of their background, economic status or social position.
Human Rights Council of India — North India Region President
Umar Shafi Najar serves as the North India Region President of the Human Rights Council of India (HRC India) — a national organisation dedicated to the protection and promotion of fundamental rights for every citizen of India.
The Human Rights Council of India works to:
- Foster the spirit of service in Indian communities
- Educate the masses and make them aware of their fundamental rights provided by the Constitution of India
- Establish, support and promote facilities that enhance the educational, medical, spiritual and humanitarian infrastructure of the country
- Make justice and redress accessible to every individual across the length and breadth of India
- Render hope to the hopeless — particularly those who are vulnerable, marginalised and unable to access justice through conventional channels
As North India Region President, Umar Shafi Najar leads the organisation's work across North India — overseeing advocacy, outreach, grievance redressal and community empowerment programmes for the people of the region.
Work and Mission
Fight Against Human Rights Violations
Umar Shafi Najar actively works to identify, document and address human rights violations — particularly those that threaten life, dignity and freedom. He intervenes in cases of injustice and works with relevant authorities to ensure that victims receive the protection, support and redressal they deserve.
Fundamental Rights Awareness
A central pillar of his work is creating awareness among ordinary citizens — especially those from economically and socially vulnerable backgrounds — about the fundamental rights guaranteed to them by the Constitution of India. Through workshops, community outreach programmes and grassroots advocacy, he ensures that people are not just aware of their rights, but are empowered to exercise them.
Empowerment of Vulnerable Communities
He places special emphasis on addressing grievances from the most vulnerable sections of society — those who are economically disadvantaged, socially marginalised or otherwise unable to access justice through conventional means. His work focuses on empowering these communities through knowledge, advocacy and practical support.
Grievance Redressal
Through the Human Rights Council of India, Umar Shafi Najar addresses both acute and chronic human rights violations — ensuring that no case of injustice goes unheard and that every individual who approaches HRC India receives a fair and compassionate response.
Awards and Recognition
Umar Shafi Najar has received four prestigious national and international awards in recognition of his outstanding dedication to human rights, social service and community welfare:
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Global Peace Award HRC 2026 — In recognition of his extraordinary contribution to human rights advocacy and peacebuilding
- National Pride and Excellence Award 2026 — For excellence, dedication and valuable contribution to nation building and service to society
- Mahatma Gandhi National Service Award 2026 — For exceptional service to the nation and dedication to the welfare of the people
- Padma Shree National Excellence Honour Award 2026 — For outstanding contribution to human rights and social activism at the national level
Vision and Mission
The mission that drives Umar Shafi Najar's work is expressed in the founding principles of the Human Rights Council of India:
The mission of the Human Rights Council of India is to work for the security of fundamental rights for every citizen in the country. We ensure that people realize the rights they have by virtue of being an Indian and that they are impartially imparted by the authorities responsible for these rights.
His personal vision is to build an India where justice is not a privilege of the few — but a right exercised by every citizen, in every corner of the country. He is committed to continuing his work as a social and human rights activist — fighting injustice, empowering communities and ensuring that the promise of the Indian Constitution reaches every person it was written for.
Online Presence
- Website — Human Rights Council of India
- Instagram — hrc4india
- Facebook — hrc4india
- YouTube — hrc4india