Citizens for Justice and Peace
RIGHTSCAST: Introducing CJP’s new Podcast Series Listen to the voices of everyday Indians
31-Mar-2021
From Citizenship concerns in Assam, to an unequal battle for Forest Rights, from rights defenders put behind bars, to young CJP Fellows, we bring to you our new podcast series, Rightscast. Listen to these important conversations around Human Rights issues, tales of struggles to uphold India’s Constitution and the voices of everyday Indians. To Know…
Adivasi women file land claims under FRA, CJP and AIUFWP make history CJP stands with the Forest Dwellers and Adivasis
27-Mar-2021
On March 23, the All India Union of Forest Working People (AIUFWP), assisted by Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), achieved a historic milestone. Watch this video to know how our teams succeeded in helping the Forest Dwelling communities to put together all documents necessary and file as many as 20 community claims by women…
History created as forest land claims are filed for 8 villages in Chitrakoot Our teams have been putting together all documentation necessary to file community claims
24-Mar-2021
AIUFWP and CJP make history as Forest Land Claims are filed in Chitrakoot, a forested region in UP, for eight villages. Our teams have been toiling relentlessly in Chitrakoot, even amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, putting together all documentation necessary to file community claims to forest land and conducting online sessions with community leaders and grassroots…
In pictures: Adivasi women file land claims under FRA in Chitrakoot AIUFWP and CJP showcase how history was made one step at a time
23-Mar-2021
On March 23, the day celebrated commemorated nationwide as a tribute to martyrs Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, who redefined the revolutionary struggle for Indian independence, the All India Union of Forest Working People (AIUFWP), assisted by Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), has achieved a historic milestone. In our endeavour to support the recognition…
Forest Land Claims filed in Chitrakoot: AIUFWP and CJP make history! Claims filed for eight villages, 10 more in the pipeline
23-Mar-2021
Rights of Adivasis and forest-dwelling communities have always been a key focus area for both, Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) and our partner organisation All India Union of Forest Working People (AIUFWP). We have been supporting these communities, especially their women grassroots leaders, navigate the complex labyrinth of bureaucracy and stake legal claim to…
Adivasi women forest workers allegedly assaulted by UP Police Police arrested the women for protesting an unauthorised construction on forest land
11-Jan-2021
In yet another display of impunity, Uttar Pradesh Police have allegedly physically assaulted women forest workers in Lilasi village of Sonbhadra district. The police whisked the women away from the protest site on Thursday, January 7, and then allegedly beat them up in custody. Speaking to CJP, Shiv Prasad, a villager said, “For two days (January 5…
#CJPWednesdays We achieved so much together because of YOU CJP 's work in 2020
23-Dec-2020
Since 2002 when we began this work, our expertise have grown even as our conviction to stay the course has deepened. As this year comes to an end, here’s a round up of our extremely challenging work through the difficult year that 2020 was. From our inspiring team in Assam to our women leaders and…
AIUFWP और वन आश्रित समुदाय ने किसान विरोधी कानून के खिलाफ़ मोर्चा खोला उनकी मांग है कि हाल में थोपे गए तीनो कृषि कानून ख़ारिज किए जाएँ
15-Dec-2020
केंद्र सरकार के किसान विरोधी कानूनों के विरुद्ध CJP के सहयोगी संगठन AIUFWP ने भी अपनी आवाज़ बुलंद की है क्योंकि यह मसला केवल किसानों का ही नहीं, बल्कि भारत के जंगलो में बसने वाली 20 से 30 करोड़ आबादी का भी है. वनाश्रित समुदाय का एक बहुत बड़ा हिस्सा किसान है और उनका जीवन…
This is the land of our ancestors: Adivasi man writes to CJP Bihar man recounts abuse inflicted by Forest Department
15-Oct-2020
“We are fighting the Forest Department for our right to the water, the forests and the land. We say that all of this [forests] is ours and shall remain ours. This forest is our livelihood. This is our ancestor’s land. We have been living here forever,” said 65-year-old Adivasi, Ram Surat Singh. However, the frustrated…
जल, जंगल, जमीन हमारा था, है और हमारा ही रहेगा – राम सूरत सिंह बुजुर्ग आदिवासी की जुबानी, वन विभाग के उत्पीड़न की कहानी
14-Oct-2020
आदिवासी अपनी जल, जंगल जमीन को बचाने की जद्दोजहद में निरंतर जुटे हैं। बिहार के अधौरा के बरडीह गांव निवासी 65 वर्षीय बुजुर्ग आदिवासी राम सूरत सिंह ने अपनी पीड़ा CJP के साथ शेयर की है। इस दौरान उन्होंने बड़े ही मार्मिक तरीके से बताया कि वे अपनी आजीविका चलाने के लिए किस तरह का…