Brijraj Kushwaha (Koiri)
Journalist | Human Rights & Water Rights Activist | Educator
Personal Details
Contact
+977-9705051556
+977-9857024072
Pratappur Rural Municipality-6, Bairia, Nawalparasi, Nepal
Expertise
Professional Experience
Permanent Teacher
Various Schools, Nawalparasi | 1989 - 2025
Served as a permanent teacher for 36 years, contributing to education in rural communities with a focus on social awareness and human rights.
District Coordinator
Institute of Human Rights Communication Nepal (IHRICON) | 2008 - 2013
Coordinated the Justice and Security Sector Reform Program. Worked on reforms in government offices through advocacy, lobbying, and rallies.
Chairperson
Human Development Research Center (HDRC) | 2012 - Present
Leading the organization to work for the protection and promotion of human rights in the district.
Activism & Leadership
Water Rights Activist
- Speaker, Gandak River Control Struggle Committee (2017 - Present): Led a successful movement with a 21-point agreement after a 34-day dharna.
- Convenor, Nadi Adhikar Manch South Asia (2018 - 2021): Coordinated river rights campaigns across Nepal, India, and Bangladesh.
- Panelist: Represented water rights issues at PATANA Dialogue (India) and the Third National River Summit (Karnali River).
Human Rights & Social
- Coordinator, Accountability Watch Committee (2010 - 2018): Monitored human rights violations during various political movements.
- Vice President, Amnesty International Group 31 (2017 - 2020).
- Vice President, MAHURI HOME Kapilvastu (2017 - 2021).
Journalism Career
Editorial Roles
- • Chief Editor, OnlineJanata.com (2017 - Present)
- • Chief Editor, Pradeshik Samachar Weekly (2012 - 2014)
- • Editor, Siddhartha Times Weekly (2008 - 2012)
- • Feature Writer, Himal Khabar Patrika (2002 - Present)
Radio & Press
- • Ujyaalo 90 Network (2007 - Present)
- • Kalika FM 95.2 (2003 - Present)
- • Radio Buddha Awaaz (2004 - Present)
- • Butwal Today National Daily (2004 - 2014)
Education
- Master of Journalism (MJM)Studying
- P.G. Diploma in Bhojpuri Language & Culture1 Year
- Bachelor of Arts (Political Science)
- I.Sc. AgricultureUP Board, India
Trainings & Workshops
Journalism
Basic Journalism (NPI, 2000), Feature Writing (NPI, 2002), Peace Journalism (NPI, 2007)
Human Rights & TOT
- TOT on Justice & Security Sector Reform (2009)
- TOT on Human Rights Protection Mechanisms (Geneva for Human Rights, 2010)
- TOT on Collaborative Leadership and Dialogue (UNDP, 2012)
- Security in the Field for HRDs (2015)