CAJ

CAJ

1st Floor Community House
6A Albert Street
Belfast
BT12 4HQ
United Kingdom

Opening Hours

9am - 5pm Monday to Friday

Sectors

Lobbying/policy
CAJ is an independent human rights organisation with cross community membership in Northern Ireland and beyond. It was established in 1981 and lobbies and campaigns on a broad range of human rights issues.

CAJ is Northern Ireland’s leading independent human rights organisation. Established in 1981, CAJ lobbies and campaigns on human rights issues both in Northern Ireland and internationally.

The basis of our work is to ensure that the government complies with its international human rights obligations, ensuring the highest standards in the administration of justice in Northern Ireland. Much of the work we do includes conducting research, holding conferences, monitoring, campaigning locally and internationally, publishing reports, individual casework and providing legal advice.

CAJ takes no position on the constitutional status of Northern Ireland and is firmly opposed to the use of political violence. Its membership is drawn from across all communities in Northern Ireland and beyond.

CAJ’s staff currently consists of the Director, Deputy Director, Solicitor, Immigration Project Coordinator, New Decade Human Rights Project Coordinator, Communications and Equality Coalition Coordinator, and Office and Finance Manager.

CAJ’s work is overseen by an Executive Committee, which is comprised of members from a range of backgrounds and professions.

CAJ receives funding from a range of private sources, including

CAJ is affiliated to the International Federation of Human Rights and has received many international human rights prizes including the Reebok Human Rights Award and the 1998 Council of Europe Human Rights Prize.

Mission, Vision and Values

Mission Statement

CAJ is an independent non governmental organisation working, since 1981, to ensure the protection and promotion of human rights of all those in Northern Ireland by reference to internationally agreed human rights standards. 

CAJ Vision

Our vision is to contribute to the creation of a society which is just and peaceful, where the human rights of all are protected.

CAJ values

The key values by which CAJ operates and which underpin all its relationships are -

·        Respect for human rights

·        Justice

·        Equality

·        Independence

·        Impartiality

·        Integrity

·        Transparency

·        Excellence

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Type of Organisation

VCSE

Team

  • Robyn Scott
  • Roisín Brennan