Citizens for Justice and Peace
Facing the Fanatics: Gauri Lankesh remembered Teesta Setalvad, Arundhati Roy and Kavita Lankesh discuss the slain journalist’s legacy
29-Jan-2021
On the eve of Gauri Lankesh’s 59th birth anniversary, filmmaker Kavita Lankesh, who is also Gauri’s sister unveiled a booklet of her poems about her formidable sister. The booklet titled Akka is a compilation of Kavita Lankesh’s poems in Gauri’s memory and was compiled and produced by CJP. “I keep wondering what would she have said,…
Facing The Fanatics Arundhati Roy in conversation with Teesta Setalvad
29-Jan-2021
In memory of Gauri Lankesh on the eve of her 59th birth anniversary watch Arundhati Roy in conversation with Teesta Setalvad and special guest Kavitha Lankesh. Related: CJP moves Supreme Court in Hathras case Hundreds Of Adivasi Activists Gather To Protest Against Farm Laws Thousands in Mumbai march in solidarity with Indian Famers
Repeal UAPA: End targeting of minorities and dissenters Day one of a three-day consultation on inhuman provisions of anti-terror laws
28-Jan-2021
The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) along with a hundred organisations including the Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) organised a three-day consultation on the implementation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The session began on January 20, 2021, and here’s what transpired on day one. Repeal of the UAPA and the National…
Lend your voice to CJP’s #LoveAzaad campaign Be a part of our campaign and help keep #LoveAzaad
27-Jan-2021
CJP has intervened in Indian courts against the criminalisation of love and we are asking Indians to respond through Music, Art, Opinions And Poetry. Send us your artwork and videos of your poems, music, opinions and Write to [email protected] Send us your support. Related: CJP moves Supreme Court in Hathras case SC entrusts Witness Protection…
Here’s why Indian farmers find the new agri-laws problematic A summary of key points in each law explaining how they can be misused
27-Jan-2021
Even as the nationwide farmers’ agitation is still going strong, here’s a closer look at exactly what the new agricultural laws say and why they adversely impact Indian farmers, especially small and marginal farmers. Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) has long supported farmers’ rights and the struggle of India’s agrarian communities. To support CJP’s work in the…
No access to online classes, Akash ‘sir’ to the rescue! Meet a class 12 student who is making sure village children don’t suffer because of the digital divide
27-Jan-2021
Akash was hoping to study hard and go to college this year, however the Covid-19 lockdown 2020, turned his life upside down. A student of class 12, this is the most crucial academic year for Akash. However, it is one of the worst years he says. He does not own a mobile phone, and is…
Azad Maidan Farmers Protest | कृषी कायद्यावरुन मोदी सरकारवर टीका; तिस्ता सेटलवाड यांचं भाषण marathi.abplive.com
26-Jan-2021
Click on the link below to watch the video https://marathi.abplive.com/videos/news/mumbai-azad-maidan-farmers-protest-teesta-setalvad-speech-856814
Facebook refuses to act on CJP’s complaints against Ragini Tiwari The company responded saying they are not in a position to take any action
23-Jan-2021
Facebook Inc has responded to two complaints sent by Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) against hateful and inciteful speech made by Ragini Tiwari, stating that they are not in a position to take any action against Tiwari. Instead, Facebook suggested that CJP contact the party directly to get a resolution on the issue. CJP…
Chorus grows to defend voting rights of Migrant Workers Association for Democratic Rights holds webinar; CJP had launched campaign in July 2020
22-Jan-2021
The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) held a webinar on Thursday bringing together activists and Human Rights groups to draw attention to migrant labourers’ right to vote and how it is often violated under the present system. Speakers included three former Chief Election Commissioner Dr. SY Quraishi, Dr. Nasim Zaidi and OP Rawat, as well…
सरकार को अडानी अम्बानी की नहीं, किसानों की सुननी चाहिए: राजू शेट्टी कृषि कानून गरीबों को लूट कर अमीरों की मदद करता है
21-Jan-2021
देखिये CJP की ख़ास पेशकश, जिसमे पूर्व सांसद और स्वाभिमानी शेतकारी संघठना के राजू शेट्टी ने विवादास्पद कृषि कानूनों पर अपने विचार साझा किए हैं, और बता रहे हैं कि यह कैसे किसानों और समाज के गरीब वर्गों को प्रभावित करता है। CJP को भारतीय किसानों के साथ खड़े होने पर गर्व है। Related: Hundreds…