Harsh Mander

Harsh Mander, "is a social activist, writer and civil servant. He is closely associated with social causes and movements, and writes on social issues. At present he is Country Director of a development support organization ActionAid India." 

"Shri. Harsh Mander, the I.A.S. officer in Gujarat who resigned in protest against the attitude of the administration in dealing with the recent communal riots, has been selected for the prestigious M.A. Thomas National Human Rights Award for the year 2002. “


 * Director, Humanitarian Accountability Partnership