Centre for Social Justice Pakistan

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Centre for Social Justice
AbbreviationCSJ
Formation2014
TypeNon-governmental organization
Location
  • Lahore Pakistan
Key people
 Wajahat Masood, Chairperson
Peter Jacob, Executive Director
Suneel Malik, Deputy Director
Website https://www.csjpak.org/
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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]

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Leadership

Peter Jacob, known as human rights defender, trainer, and columnist, [3] is working as the Exclusive Director, and Suneel Malik as the Deputy Director of the Centre for Social Justice. [4]

Wajahat Masood, a renowned columnist and analyst is serving as the Chairperson.

Working Group for Inclusive Education

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]

Peoples Commission for Minorities' Rights

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]

Publications

Centre for Social Justice has produced numerous research studies on specific themes relating to human rights.

  1. White Paper on Confusing Demographics of Minorities, an assessment of the data from population census in Pakistan.
  2. Human Rights Observer, a factsheet on the rights of religious minorities in Pakistan, covering cases of blasphemy laws, forced conversions, and standpoint on educational reforms and population census.
  3. Quality Education Vs Fanatic Literacy, a study based on the analysis of policies and textbooks content.
  4. Challenges in Exercising Religious Freedom in Pakistan
  5. Silence of the Lamb, a study on forced conversions in Pakistan.
  6. Lessons from nationalization of education in 1972, a study assessing the impact of education policy, 1972 on the education and minorities.
  7. Implementation of Job Quota for Religious Minorities in Pakistan, a study assessing the implementation of job quota policy in Pakistan.
  8. Justice Yet Afar, A Long Wait for Justice, a compliance assessment of the Supreme Court’s Verdict (SMC No. 1/2014) regarding minorities rights, given by then Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani on 19 June 2014.
  9. Defining National Interest in Human Development, a research study assessing the economic, developmental and relational impact of policy for regulation of INGOs in Pakistan and the markers of national interest in the social sector.

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References

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  2. ↑ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2019-12-09). "'Religious minorities facing issues today not highlighted by media'". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  3. ↑ "Peter Jacob:Writer - The News International: Latest News Breaking, Pakistan News". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
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  5. ↑ "Centre For Social Justice". www.csjpak.org. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  6. ↑ Mati (2020-07-15). "Experts recommend improvements regarding Medium of Instruction in Education". Dispatch News Desk. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  7. ↑ Report, Recorder (2020-07-02). "Religious teachings in education system: WGIE concerned over Punjab govt's move". Brecorder. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  8. ↑ Hasan, Shazia (2020-07-12). "Experts discuss uniform curriculum across Pakistan at webinar". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  9. ↑ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2018-11-30). "Commission formed for protection of minorities rights". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-01-09.
  10. ↑ "Rights groups reject summary for formation of 'sham commission on minorities'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  11. ↑ "Commission on minorities criticised". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  12. ↑ Reporter, The Newspaper's Staff (2020-11-29). "'52pc of forced conversion cases reported in Punjab'". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
  13. ↑ "Concern over statement of parliamentary body chairman". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-06.
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