Abbreviation | CSJ |
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Formation | 2014 |
Type | Non-governmental organization |
Location |
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Key people | Wajahat Masood, Chairperson Peter Jacob, Executive Director |
Website | https://www.csjpak.org/ |
Centre for Social Justice(CSJ) is an NGO with its secretariat based in Lahore, Pakistan that engages in result-oriented research, evidence-based public policy advocacy and capacity building concerning human rights, democratic development and social justice for the marginalized groups in Pakistan in particular. It engages actively in policy dialogue with government departments/ ministries, educational institutions, national human rights institutions and civil society at large. [1] [2]
Peter Jacob, known as human rights defender, trainer, and columnist, [3] is serving as the Exclusive Director of the Centre for Social Justice. [4]
Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) facilitates functions and coordination among the Working Group for Inclusive Education [5] that is composed of eminent educationists, researchers and policy experts from Pakistan. [6] It engages in research based analysis, monitoring policy-making processes and evidence based advocacy for reforms in education sector particularly relating to curriculum, education policy and textbooks, [7] and developing perspectives through discussions, dialogue with policy makers and influencers, to draw attention to facilitate inclusive, equitable and quality learning. [8]
Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) facilitates functions and coordination for Peoples’ Commission for Minorities’ Rights (PCMR) [9] that is composed of individuals from academia, journalism, legal practice having proficiency in the rights based work and individual credibility from various regions of the country. PCMR engages in awareness raising and advocacy for legislation on matters that affect religious minorities, [10] [11] and issuing press statements on violations of human rights as well as speak on the policy issues. [12] [13]
Centre for Social Justice has produced numerous research studies on specific themes relating to human rights.
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