Citizens for Justice and Peace
AFSPA: A colonial remnant that continues to haunt India The law gives unbridled powers to armed forces
11-Dec-2021
December 4, 2021, marked a dark day for Nagaland, as the state, unwillingly under the control of armed forces, suffered a loss of 13 innocent civilian lives at the hands of personnel of 21 Para Special Forces. It is such unfortunate incidents that remind the rest of the country of the plight of such states…
Overworked & Underpaid ASHA workers pens open letter to PM Watch the video to know what their demands are
22-Sep-2021
Watch: Frontline COVID Warriors, Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) workers, have penned an open letter to the Prime Minister and the Union minister demanding their rights to better pay, healthcare and protection. Watch this video to know why they are protesting and what their demands are. Sign the letter here. Related: India’s ASHA workers:…
India’s ASHA workers: Overworked, underpaid and exploited? Baseline health activists still struggle with delayed payments and no incentives
17-Sep-2021
As part of the government’s National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), a new group of baseline health workers called Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA workers) was formed in 2005 to address health related demands of the rural population, especially women and children, who find it arduous to access basic health services. The government guidelines laid down several…
Being a Muslim woman in India: A story First person account of a young woman harassed online as part of the “Sulli Deals” auction scandal
11-Aug-2021
India is known for its multi-traditional and cultural values. People practice different faiths, speak different languages, are of different colours, cultures and traditions. “Unity in diversity” in the world’s largest democracy. But when it comes to a particular community, things change and views differ, values change. Even within law enforcement and judicial appraisals, identities matter.…
Why has India still not ratified UN Convention against torture? India still does not have a law condemning torture
23-Jul-2021
What continues to remain amiss in the Indian legislations is the definition, and subsequent condemnation of torture by public officials. A right against torture is nothing but an affirmation of Right to Life under Article 21. However, enforcing fundamental rights is a much more tedious task than invoking the provisions of the specific law, which…
Meat politics vs. jurisprudence in India Who decides what goes on your plate?
06-Jul-2021
The choice of what food we eat or do not eat, is both dictated by cultural choice and economics. Regimes, especially authoritarian ones impose restrictions on this choice. Here we explore who decides what people eat in which Indian state, and how meat is politicised to impose “upper” caste culture upon the “lower” castes. Also,…
Guidance on Covid-19 vaccination for Pregnant and Lactating mothers Answers to some new questions around the vaccine based on advice from WHO and Government of India
03-Jul-2021
Vaccination has emerged as the biggest weapon to combat the Covid-19 pandemic. However, there is a significant amount of anxiety if the vaccines can be taken by lactating mothers, pregnant women etc. There is anxiety fueled by myths and misinformation around the vaccine that are still being circulated in some online groups. However, experts such as…
An Indian’s right to vaccination amidst a global pandemic The Centre’s revised policy continues to be profit oriented
18-Jun-2021
As news about availability of vaccines against Covid-19 broke out, a sense of relief dawned upon all of us. But the vaccination drive in India is more complicated than just showing up at a nearby vaccination centre and getting a shot. Our vaccine policy, which has already seen multiple changes, has recently been revised, after…
Factsheet on the Rights of the Dead in India A closer look in wake of Covid related complications in conducting funerals
27-May-2021
CJP re-visits the sensitive subject of the rights of the deceased in our country, given how people are struggling to provide dignified cremations or burials to their loved ones amidst the Covid-19 pandemic. *Feature image by Vijat Pandey for SabrangIndia Related: Rights of the Dead: Do they have any in India Uttar Pradesh:…
Factsheet on Covid-19 Vaccination Policy in India A closer look at facts, figures and challenges
25-May-2021
India kickstarted an ambitious vaccination drive to inoculate its 1.4 billion people against Covid-19 in a phased manner beginning January 16, 2021. However, the progress on this front has been slow, mainly due to poor planning and vaccine shortages. Here’s a closer look as to where we stand (All data valid as on May 19, 2021).…