Citizens for Justice and Peace
Indian Farmers know what is best for them: Naseeruddin Shah CJP has been standing beside the Indian farmers
20-Jan-2021
This #CJPWednesdays, Prolific actor Naseeruddin Shah sends out a message for the Farmers of India and their fight against the Farm Laws. CJP has been actively standing beside the Indian farmers and will proudly continue to do so. Related: Hundreds Of Adivasi Activists Gather To Protest Against Farm Laws Thousands in Mumbai march in solidarity…
Thousands in Mumbai march in solidarity with Indian Famers CJP is proud to stand by the farmers of India
19-Jan-2021
Several organisations and civil society groups came together under the banner of ‘Kisan Alliance Morcha’ in support of the farmers’ agitation against the new farm laws in Mumbai, questioning the need for the new Farm Laws. Related: Hundreds Of Adivasi Activists Gather To Protest Against Farm Laws
आइये ‘किसान गठबंधन मोर्चा’ की रैली में भाग लेकर किसानों की आवाज़ बनें! Hear what Naseeruddin Shah and Teesta Setalvad have to say
14-Jan-2021
मशहूर अभिनेता नसीरुद्दीन शाह के साथ पत्रकार-एक्टिविस्ट तीस्ता सेतलवाड़ समझा रही हैं कि, आज भारत के किसानों के साथ, कृषि विरोधी कानूनों के खिलाफ़ संघर्ष में हमें उनका साथ देना क्यों ज़रूरी है. 16 जनवरी 2020 को किसान गठबंधन मोर्चा में शामिल होकर, देश के किसानों की आवाज़ बने. स्थान: इस्लाम जिमखाना से आज़ाद मैदान तक समय: दोपहर 2 बजे।…
Don’t miss out on CJP Grassroots Fellows’ stories This #CJPWednesdays let's take a look at stories documented by our Grassroots fellows
13-Jan-2021
CJP grassroots fellows are bringing out stories of communities that are often ignored by the mainstream media. From protests in solidarity with farmers in Bengal to daily wage workers’ concerns, from lives of the indigenous tribes to sharing traditional music of the communities that we work with, they have been busy documenting the world around…
Hundreds Of Adivasi Activists Gather To Protest Against Farm Laws CJP stands with AIUFWP and the forest dwellers
07-Jan-2021
Watch: This CJP exclusive video where numerous Adivasis, forest dwelling activists and AIUFWP leaders gather to protest against the Agriculture laws. The forest dwelling farmers have been regularly harassed by the forest department, their farmlands have been dug out and the women have been severely assaulted. The AIUFWP activists have joined their movement against the…
#CJPWednesdays CJP fact finding: Looking into the distress of Purvanchal’s weavers A peek into CJP's fact finding teams incredible dialogue with weaver's of Purvanchal region in UP and their current state of hopelessness
06-Jan-2021
CJP’s ongoing fact-finding mission examines the blows dealt by Covid and administrative apathy and brings out stories of despair from the weavers of Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh. Related: Award winning author now sells fish for a living The unending plight of migrant workers in Bengal Uncovering the despair of Purvanchal’s weavers
Join the fight against the love jihad laws The supreme court has accepted CJP's petition against the 'Love Jihad Laws' of UP and Uttarakhand
06-Jan-2021
CJP had moved the Supreme court against the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Ordinance, 2020, and the Uttarakhand Freedom of Religion Act, 2018. The Supreme Court on 6th January admitted a petition by CJP challenging the constitutional validity of “Love Jihad” laws passed by the states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The…
#CJPWednesdays CJP’s incredible journey in 2020 A look at CJP Victories in the year 2020
30-Dec-2020
This week, here’s a look at all the major achievments that CJP is humbled and proud to have achieved through this tumultuous year. From legal interventions in the supreme court to our on ground work amidst a humanitarian crisis, we have been blessed to be supported by our incredible allies and human rights activists. With…
Terracotta tales: When earth, water and fire meet, a story is born Potters are eco warriors, creating biodegradable functional utensils, but the industry is declining
30-Dec-2020
Potters are the original eco warriors. For generations, potters have kneaded clay and water, and their deft fingers have mounded this earthy dough into every kind of utensil imaginable. Their skill is passed down generations, a heritage, that is not merely learned, it is lived. But one cannot live on heritage status alone. Daily bread…
Education is the biggest weapon to win the battle against poverty CJP fellow Ripon Sheikh speaks to inspiring Adivasis of Bengal
29-Dec-2020
This report is part of CJP’s Grassroots Fellowship Program, and has been written by researcher Ripon Sheikh, who is travelling around rural Bengal, tracking and documenting social and cultural movements of indigenous people. For this report, he meets inspirational citizens who are working to educate members of the Adivasi communities they themselves belong to, leading by…
Tinku Sheikh: Migrant worker who became a CJP Grassroots Fellow Introducing our new Grassroots fellow
28-Dec-2020
CJP is proud to introduce its newest grassroots fellow Tinku Sheikh. Growing up in poverty, Tinku managed to study till the 8th standard before he moved to Mumbai as a daily wage worker. During the lockdown, when Tinku was facing tremendous difficulty, CJP came in touch with him amid our ‘CJP against hunger’ campaign. Watch this…
The 10 worst laws of 2020 CJP brings to you 2020's laws that take no notice of human rights
26-Dec-2020
While the law, in any democratic republic is meant to protect individual and collective rights the year of the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic was misused in India to pass a slew of laws, even through the emergency power of the Ordinance, by both the Union (Central) and state legislatures that showed an utter disregard for human…
Love Jihad Laws: What do the youth of India have to say about these laws? As CJP moves SC against “Love Jihad” laws
18-Dec-2020
As CJP moves supreme court against the “Love Jihad” Laws passed by Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, we bring to you this exclusive video where India’s youth speaks up against the unconstitutionality, anti minority and misogynistic beliefs that are legitimised by these laws. Read our article here: https://cjp.org.in/cjp-moves-supreme-court-against-love-jihad-laws-of-uttarakhand-uttar-pradesh/ Related: CJP moves Supreme Court…
Khoj: Celebrating Human Rights day to keep the spirit of Constitutional Values alive among students The online session was conducted on 8th December
12-Dec-2020
Watch: CJP’s secular educational programme Khoj recently celebrated International Human Rights Day with a group of young children from Bombay’s BMC schools. Related: An Introduction to KHOJ KHOJ: Self Portrait and Problem Solving KHOJ: Maps and Personal Histories KHOJ: Rights and Duties CJP KHOJ celebrates teacher’s day Khoj Workshop receives overwhelming response from young…
#CJPWEDNESDAYS: Meet CJP’s inspiring grassroots fellows You can support a CJP fellow to help them raise their voices from the grassroots
09-Dec-2020
Our CJP Grassroots fellows Ripon Sheikh, Meer Hamza, Mamta Pared, Tinku Sheikh and Minakshi Chougule are documenting the world around them, to bring forward real stories of hardship of the communities, that CJP works with. To know more, visit: https://cjp.org.in/tag/cjp-grassroots-fellowship/ Related: CJP Grassroots Fellowship: Meet Ripon Sheikh who documents rural Bengal Meet Ameer Hamza, a…