About the series

The webinar is a two parted discussion scheduled as below:

• Part I: 26 March 2026- 4:00 – 5:30 PM
• Part II: 1 April 2026- 4:00 – 5:30 PM

Education and health are fundamental to building a just and equitable society. They are not only essential for individual well-being but also central to the collective development of a nation.

In India, the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act (2009) marked a significant milestone by establishing education as a legal entitlement for all children between 6 and 14 years. This legislation was the outcome of sustained advocacy by civil society, educators, and citizens who argued that education must be a guaranteed right, not a privilege.

In contrast, healthcare in India does not yet have a comparable statutory framework. Access to healthcare continues to be shaped by socio-economic status, geography, and social identity, with many still unable to access adequate and affordable services.

Across the country, there are growing efforts to advocate for the recognition of healthcare as a fundamental right. These efforts raise important questions about how such a right might be framed, mobilised, and realised.

This two-part discussion series seeks to explore what the Right to Healthcare movement can learn from the experiences of the Right to Education movement, its strategies, achievements, and limitations.

Key questions for discussion

The discussions will engage with questions such as:

• Why are people’s movements necessary for securing basic rights such as education and healthcare?
• How did the movement for the Right to Education evolve and lead to the enactment of the RTE Act?
• What are the similarities and differences between education and healthcare as domains of development?
• What is the current status of movements advocating for the Right to Healthcare in India?
• What can the Right to Healthcare movement learn from the strengths and limitations of the RTE experience?

Who should attend?

This series may be of interest to:

• Final-year undergraduate students and recent graduates interested in education, public health, and development
• Students and practitioners engaged in policy, research, and advocacy
• Members of civil society organisations and grassroots movements
• Individuals interested in rights-based approaches to education and healthcare

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