Azteca University, Mexico, Confers Honorary Doctorate On Advocate Pawan Reley, The Youngest Indian Advocate To Receive The Honor At 33

Universidad Azteca (Azteca University), officially listed in the International Association of Universities under UNESCO, has conferred an Honorary Doctorate of Advanced Studies (DAS) on Mr. Pawan Reley, Advocate on Record, Supreme Court of India. At 33 years of age, Mr. Reley becomes the youngest Indian Advocate to receive this prestigious honour from any Indian or foreign university.

The award recognizes his contributions to social work and human rights, particularly his pro bono advocacy for manual scavengers and sewer cleaners in India over the past nine years.

The ceremony, held on December 7, 2025, in Mexico City, brought together honourees from nations such as the USA, Mexico, India, Myanmar, Nigeria, and Indonesia. Distinguished individuals were recognized across fields like Computer Science, Philosophy, and Business Administration, with Mr. Pawan Reley standing out as the sole recipient of the Honorary Doctorate in Social Work from India.

Azteca University's rigorous screening committee evaluates nominees based on the impact, scale, and relevance of their work, considering their age and influence. Mr. Reley's efforts to uphold the dignity and rights of marginalized communities have earned him this global acknowledgment.