Poonam Denwal

About Poonam Denwal

I am a development sector professional with 6+ years of experience in program management, legal advocacy, and rights-based interventions, working across gender justice, caste equity, and labor rights. I specialize in designing and leading large-scale social impact programs, managing teams of 25–78 professionals across multiple states, and executing high-stakes advocacy campaigns with government, law enforcement, and civil society stakeholders. At Safai Karamchaari Aandolan, I Led a ₹3 crore national campaign addressing manual scavenging and sanitation workers’ rights — engaging parliamentarians, NHRC/SHRC, and government officials to influence policy and accountability. I also built the first MIS database tracking sewer death cases nationwide, strengthening evidence-based advocacy. In my subsequent roles at AIDMAM (NCDHR) and Karya, I managed multiple social justice projects concurrently, conducted fact-finding investigations on caste and gender-based violence, and led mental health programs, community training, and survivor support. I bring a blend of legal expertise (LLM, IP Law) and grassroots execution, with a deep commitment to systemic change, intersectional advocacy, and community resilience. I thrive in roles that require high ownership, stakeholder diplomacy, and operational excellence — particularly in program management, impact strategy, or policy engagement roles within NGOs, CSR, or multilateral organizations. Key Strengths & Impact Highlights Project Leadership at Scale: Managed teams of 78+ field workers across 4 states, delivering measurable impact and reporting to national-level bodies. Legal Advocacy & Compliance: Filed RTIs, complaints to NHRC/SHRC, and drove legal follow-ups for justice in violence cases. Evidence-Based Campaigning: Built MIS databases, used data for advocacy, and authored reports, briefs, and press releases. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with policymakers, law enforcement, donors, and grassroots organizations. Mental Health & Survivor Support: Organized counseling sessions, workshops, and wellness interventions for marginalized communities. Let\'s connect if you’re looking for a dedicated professional who blends precision with passion.

Experience

1. Project Coordinator

   Karya

   Dec 2024 — Present · Delhi, IN

Education

• Kendriya Vidyalaya

  12th Passed

  2003 — 2013

• University School of Law and Legal Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi

  Master of Laws - LLM

  2018 — 2019

• Amity Law School, Delhi, GGSIPU

  B.A.LL.B(H)

  2013 — 2018