Lok Manch community awareness meeting on basic rights.

2020 Winter Newsletter

Lok Manch: The power of collective action

By Stanislaus Jebamalai SJ

Access to quality education, health and other basic services continues to be a problem in both rural and urban areas in India. In spite of numerous legislative bills that have been passed by the government to address these issues, Dalits, Adivasis (Indigenous people), women and other people living in poverty continue to be denied their rights. … Continue reading →

A word from Jenny Cafiso, CJI Director

Last June I had the privilege to participate in the general assembly of COMPARTE in Guadalajara, Mexico. The meeting brought together 60 people … Continue reading →

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Education and health are basic human rights that remain inaccessible to many people living in the Global South. CJI supports … Read more

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Human Rights

CJI stands in solidarity with our partners in the promotion of peace and the defence of human rights. Through advocacy, … Read more

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There are about 71 million refugees and internally displaced people worldwide. CJI supports its partners who accompany, serve and advocate … Read more

Sustainable agriculture and a dependable source of income help communities break free from poverty, promote self-reliance and dignity and empower … Read more

The education and advocacy programs of CJI seek to raise awareness of Canadians and encourage them to advocate for international … Read more

Meet the CJI staff

From left to right: Victor Reyes (Communications Coordinator), Lena Balkaran (Donor Relations Coordinator), Aroni Anirban (Office Administrator), Jenny Cafiso (Director), … Read more

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Last November 4-8, 2019, Jesuit organizations from all over the world came together in Rome to celebrate the Golden Jubilee … Read more

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Last December 12, 2019, CJI held a benefit concert featuring Juno winner Steve Bell at Knox Presbyterian Church in Toronto. … Read more

A memorial service was held at Rene Goupil House in Pickering on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at 2:30 pm. 

In … Read more

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