Evidence Building


MAPs research seeks to bridge the gap between law, policy, and lived experience. Drawing on evidence from the ground, our work examines issues of displacement, migration, statelessness, trafficking, labour exploitation, gender-based violence, and access to justice.


Through rigorous legal and policy analysis, we seek to strengthen rights-based responses and inform public discourse.

Reports

Reports

India's new Labour Codes: A Study of State Rules for Female and Migrant Workers

This report provides a simplified yet comprehensive analysis of India’s 4 Labour Codes, examining key changes affecting workers, the implementation strategies adopted by Central, State, and Union Territory governments, and best practices from different regions to inspire safer and fairer workplaces. It offers a special focus on female and migrant workers, exploring how the Codes and their rules address socio-economic barriers and extend protections to vulnerable groups.



2025

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Justice within Reach- Paralegal Volunteers in India


This report seeks to explore the evolution and impact of the PLV system in India, including its historical origins, structural development, and the critical role played by PLVs in advancing justice for vulnerable communities.






2025

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Women on the Frontlines of Justice Challenges and Opportunities in Legal Aid

There is limited data on women's participation and experiences across different legal aid delivery systems. This report is a culmination of findings from a survey aimed to comprehensively examine and understand the role, experiences, and challenges faced by women in India's legal aid system, specifically focusing on women lawyers and PLVs.



2025


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Empowering the Paralegal Volunteer Network: A Needs Assessment Survey

To mark the 15th anniversary of NALSA's PLV scheme, and taking into consideration the recent studies and reports highlighting the barriers that impede the realisation of the potential of this network, MAP conducted a rapid needs assessment survey with PLVs from across Indian states to gain a holistic understanding on how these identified gaps impact their functioning as first responders within their local communities.






2024

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India’s Labour Law Landscape & Reforms: A Handbook of Labour Laws

The report aims to serve as a handbook/guide for practitioners, researchers, activists, academicians, and lawyers in the field of labour rights. Its objective is to provide a comprehensive overview of India’s labour law landscape and the reforms it has undergone in the recent years, to contribute to the discourse on migration and labour rights and create informed citizenry.






2024

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Sexual and Gender-based Violence and COVID-19: A Survey



MAP undertook a first-of-its-kind targeted needs assessment study of migrant populations across 6 settlements in Delhi to understand: (a) the lived experiences of the community with SGBV in the aftermath of COVID, (b) the awareness of laws that protect survivors; (c) effectiveness of community and institutional support structures; and (d) the possibility of using technology to address protection gaps.






2020

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