Webinar: Understand your Voting Rights: Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
JCoR will be collaborating with the Indian Chrsitian Women’s Movement and Together for Tranquility to host a webinar entitled “Understand your Voting Rights: Special Intensive Revision (SIR).” The Election Commission of India has implemented the SIR of electoral rolls in India’s northern state of Bihar and is currently leading its rollout in 11 other Indian states and Union Territories. The SIR presents barriers to the participation of eligible voters in elections, which will disproportionately affect single women, sexual and gender minorities, and religious minorities. The webinar will be held on 6 March 2026 at 8:00pm IST. Here are the details to join the webinar: Link to join: https://zoom.us/j/99132065172?pwd=Ozf6QKDBhGMsoXb52bfIqaNAngDA7k.1 Meeting ID: 99132065172 Passcode: 836706 For additional information, please view the webinar invitation.
Beijing +30: Voices, Faith, and the Way Forward
JCoR – South India organized and facilitated a series of webinars in commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. This series, titled “Beijing +30: Voices, Faith, and the Way Forward,” ran from 2-9 December 2025 and consisted of the following episodes: 30 Years Post Beijing: Taking Stock and the Way Forward 30 Years Post Beijing: Is the Face of Violence Changing Women Re-Examine Their Scriptures Digital Crime & Security Women & Religion in India Good Beginnings Surveillance & Stalking Concluding Session: Honoring and remembering survivors of GBV and the torchbearers who paved the way Click on the individual links above to review recordings from each session, or click here to access the playlist.
West India Regional Consultation: SDG 16
JCoR West India is organizing a one-day consultation. We warmly encourage JCoR members from the Indian states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa to participate in this important gathering, which will focus on Sustainable Development Goal 16: Peace, justice, and strong institutions. Travel for participants from outside Mumbai will be covered. Accommodation and meals will also be provided, so there will be no costs involved for attendees. Date: Saturday, 14 June 2025 Time: 9:00am-6:30pm Location: Gyan Ashram (Andheri East, Mumbai) Please register by June 1: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsdlcvP4rZdN1KlyJgI2UD02Vth5VVTgjsnJrI7A8P2JDrpQ/viewform
Exploration of women’s agency and leadership, addressing challenges to justice, peace, and conflict
JCoR South India is collaborating with the Indian Christian Women’s Movement (ICWM) to facilitate a national meeting. ICWM is a forum of Christian women composed of a variety of denominations: Catholic, Protestant, Mar Thoma, Malankara, Lutheran, and Evangelical. It provides a safe space for Christian women to discuss issues of social relevance, particularly gender justice, both within and outside of the church. Currently, ICWM maintains active units in Kerala, Bangalore, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, Nagpur, Delhi, Mizoram, Manipur, and Nagaland. The joint national meeting, organized by JCoR and ICWM, will be held at the Indian Social Institute in Bangalore from 10:00am on Friday, 9 May – 2:00pm on Sunday, 11 May 2025. The content of the meeting will focus on the exploration of women’s agency and leadership, addressing challenges to justice, peace, and conflict. Participation is welcomed from all regions of India. Boarding and lodging costs for participants will be covered by…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Gujarat, India (November 2024)
The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR), the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), and the Gujarat Religious Sisters Forum invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in Gujarat, India to join this free, three-day, in-person workshop titled “Rights-Based Advocacy as Religious Ministry in India & at the United Nations.” *All funding for this workshop was provided by the Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR). JCoR does not receive funding from any governmental entity or state-sponsored institution.* Dates: 28-30 November 2024 (arrival on 27 November evening, departure after 4pm on 30 November) Location: Vadodara, Gujarat Programme: This workshop will be participatory and action-oriented, with an aim of building practical skills for advocacy at the state and national levels as well as within the United Nations system. Topics: – SDGs as a global framework for uniting ministries and advocating for justice and peace – India’s development trajectory – Understanding…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Khandwa, India (November 2024)
An in-person workshop on Rights-based Advocacy in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals for Catholic Religious and their partners in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, India The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) and the Conference of Religious of India-Khandwa Diocese invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in the state of Khandwa, India to join this free, two-day-day, in-person workshop titled “Constitution, Social Justice, and Minority Rights.” *All funding for this workshop was provided by the Justice Coalition of Religious. JCoR does not receive funding from any governmental entity or state-sponsored institution.* Dates: 8-9 November 2024 Capacity Building and Dialogue Workshop on Constitutional Rights for Catholic Religious of Khandwa Diocese, Madhya Pradesh Theme: Constitutional rights, human rights, and advocacy strategies Participants: Approximately 70 women and men Religious from the Khandwa Diocese of Madhya Pradesh, India Resource Persons: Albertina Almeida: Feminist Lawyer and Human Rights Activist Brinelle D’Souza: Chairperson, Centre for Health and Mental Health,…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Madhya Pradesh, India (September 2023)
An in-person workshop on Rights-based Advocacy in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals for Catholic Religious and their partners in Madhya Pradesh, India The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India to join this free, three-day, in-person workshop titled “Human Rights Advocacy in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals.” *All funding for this workshop was provided by the Justice Coalition of Religious. JCoR does not receive funding from any governmental entity or state-sponsored institution.* Dates: 16-17 September 2023 Register (deadline September 5): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMPpwSXMvgvOTqaTd_8oLA_4wN_LqqBrHlGzO7lh9I8Vx0AA/viewform Programme: This workshop will be participatory and action-oriented, with an aim of building practical skills for advocacy at the state and national levels as well as within the United Nations system. Topics: – SDGs as a global framework for uniting ministries and advocating…
Toward Justice & Peace: Catholic Religious Leadership & Collaboration in North & East India
The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in North and East India to join these free, three-day, in- person workshops on rights-based advocacy in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These workshops will be participatory and action-oriented with an aim of building practical skills for advocacy at the state and national levels as well as within the United Nations system. Each one will be tailored to the context of the state in which it is being offered and will culminate in the participants’ collaboration in the design and enactment of a joint campaign to advance justice in their state on an issue of their choosing. Topics will include: SDGs as a global framework for uniting ministries and advocating for justice and peace Documenting for advocacy Ecological justice Monitoring and evaluation using the SDG framework Call for mission –…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Madhya Pradesh, India (October 2022)
An in-person workshop on Rights-based Advocacy in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals for Catholic Religious and their ministry partners in Madhya Pradesh, India The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in the state of Goa, India to join this free online programme spanning three full days. *All funding for this workshop was provided by the Justice Coalition of Religious. JCoR does not receive funding from any governmental entity or state-sponsored institution.* Dates: 14-16 October 2022 Location: Indore, MP *REGISTER for the workshop Programme: This workshop will be participatory and action-oriented, with an aim of building practical skills for advocacy at the state and national levels as well as within the United Nations system. Topics: – Sustainable Development Goals – Madhya Pradesh’s development trajectory – Understanding social exclusion and marginalization – Gender…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Goa, India (August 2022)
An in-person workshop on Rights-based Advocacy in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals for Catholic Religious and their ministry partners in Goa, India The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in the state of Goa, India to join this free online programme spanning three full days. *All funding for this workshop was provided by the Justice Coalition of Religious* Dates: 13-15 August 2022 Location: Ella, Goa Programme: This workshop will be participatory and action-oriented, with an aim of building practical skills for advocacy at the state and national levels as well as within the United Nations system. Topics: – Sustainable Development Goals – Goa’s development trajectory – Understanding social exclusion and marginalization – Gender justice: Migration, Trafficking, and Vulnerability to Sexual Abuse – The Rights-Based Framework – Minority rights – Advocacy and…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Goa, India (March 2022)
An online workshop on Rights-based Advocacy in Relation to the Sustainable Development Goals for Catholic Religious and their ministry partners in Goa, India The Justice Coalition of Religious (JCoR) and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) invite all Catholic Sisters, Brothers, Priests, and their Associates and Ministry Partners in the state of Goa, India to join this free online programme spanning three full days. *All funding for this workshop was provided by the Justice Coalition of Religious. JCoR does not receive funding from any governmental entity or state-sponsored institution.* Date: 12, 19, and 26 March 2022 Time: 9:30am-5:30pm (IST) Click here to register. Programme: This workshop will be participatory and action-oriented, with an aim of building practical skills for advocacy at the state and national levels as well as within the United Nations system. Topics: – Sustainable Development Goals – Goa’s development trajectory – Understanding social exclusion and marginalization…
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Maharashtra, India: Cohort 2 (March 2020)
28 February-1 March 2020 Participants: 43 women and men Religious from 21 congregations Dialogue Session Content: Introduction to JCoR (view webinar version) Introduction to Religious NGOs at the UN Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals: Global & Indian Context Introduction to Systems Leadership Introduction to documentation Going Global (and Regional): Opportunities for Civil-Society Input in the UN System *Content files available in the form of Powerpoint slides upon request to info@jcor2030.org. Photo Gallery:
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Maharashtra, India: Cohort 1 (January 2020)
16-18 January 2020 Participants: 35 women and men Religious from 14 congregations and 1 diocesan priest Dialogue Session Content: Introduction to JCoR (view webinar version) Introduction to Religious NGOs at the UN Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals: Global & Indian Context Introduction to Systems Leadership Introduction to documentation Going Global (and Regional): Opportunities for Civil-Society Input in the UN System *Content files available in the form of Powerpoint slides upon request to info@jcor2030.org. Emerging Campaign: Public statement and popular education about the threat to SDGs 10 and 16 posed by India’s Citizenship Amendment Act, National Register of Citizens, and National Population Registry. Read JCoR, Maharashtra’s public statement on the CAA, NRC, and NPR. Photo Gallery:
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Tamil Nadu, India (October 2019)
14-16 October 2019 Participants: 33 women and men Religious from 11 congregations Dialogue Session Content: Program (Coming soon) Introduction to JCoR (view webinar version) Introduction to Religious NGOs at the UN Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals: Global & Indian Context Introduction to Systems Leadership Introduction to documentation Going Global: Learning About UN Advocacy through 3 Examples *Content files available in the form of Powerpoint slides upon request to info@jcor2030.org. Emerging Campaign: Conducting focus groups among the communities we serve to collect testimonies and track the scope and nature of violence against women and girls in the State of Tamil Nadu Photo Gallery:
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Kerala, India (August 2019)
22-24 August 2019 Participants: 13 women Religious from 8 congregations Dialogue Session Content: Program Introduction to JCoR (view webinar version) Introduction to Religious NGOs at the UN Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals: Global & Indian Context Introduction to Systems Leadership Introduction to documentation Going Global: Learning About UN Advocacy through 3 Examples *Content files available in the form of Powerpoint slides upon request to info@jcor2030.org. Emerging Campaign: Conducting focus groups among the communities we serve to collect testimonies and track the scope and nature of violence against women and girls in the State of Kerala Photo Gallery:
JCoR Workshop for Religious in Karnataka, India (August 2019)
15-17 August 2019 Participants: 18 women and men Religious from 9 congregations Dialogue Session Content: Program Agenda Introduction to JCoR (view webinar version) Introduction to Religious NGOs at the UN Introduction to the Sustainable Development Goals: Global & Indian Context Introduction to Systems Leadership Introduction to documentation Going Global: Learning About UN Advocacy through 3 Examples *Content files available in the form of Powerpoint slides upon request to info@jcor2030.org. Emerging Campaign: Conducting focus groups among the communities we serve to collect testimonies and track the scope and nature of violence against women and girls in the State of Karnataka Photo Gallery:
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