Migrants stopped ‘unofficial’ slum demolition
“The moment I heard I have to vacate my little shanty house and the slum within 24 hours, I could not sleep or eat anything. Where will I go with my family! I have to live on the streets if my house is demolished. My son is studying in Class 10 in a government school […]
Pouring water must end
“I worked on a construction site along with a head-mason in an upper-caste family. When I was thirsty, I asked for water. A lady from an upper-caste family brought water, refused to give in my hand and poured into my hands. I was perplexed. I asked myself why? I did not have the courage to […]
VOLKEN-STAN SWAMY MEMORIAL LECTURE
Democracy and Human Rights Defenders The criminal justice system in these challenging times is degenerating into rule by law, and not rule of law – Adv. Vrinda Grover, Supreme Court of India Social activists, lawyers, CSOs/NGOs, students and faculty from various colleges remembered Frs. Volken and Stan Swamy for their dedicated services to humanity. Their […]
Solidarity with overseas migrants
“My husband died of a sickness in 2019. He was an overseas returnee from Qatar. He had worked in middle east countries for more than 15 years. Unfortunately, he could hardly save. I have three children. Eldest daughter is doing her graduation in Cuddalore, the second daughter is in Class 12 and my son is […]
Kindness Beyond Boundaries
“Do things for people, not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are” – Harold S. Kushner. I can affirm that our joy was complete, our love deep and our lives full as we shared the pain and agony of two unknown persons at the loss […]
Thank you for saving my life
“I had migrated to Chennai from Bihar ten years back. My husband works in a manufacturing company as a security guard. I was working there as a cleaning staff. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with a tumorous cyst in my left breast. I did not have enough money for surgery and due to the […]
I commit myself for Social Justice, Peace & Reconciliation
“Socio cultural analysis workshop helped me look at the reality around me with new perspectives”, emphatically said, Scholastic Jaison Joseph, Kerala Jesuit Province. “To engage in social change, scientific, cultural and historical understanding of the society in all its complexities and opportunities is very much needed. As I delved deeper into the society and its […]
Solidarity brings back hope and resilience
“I am a migrant worker from Anand district of Gujarat. I met with a bike accident and seriously injured my leg. My leg had to be operated on and I was hospitalized for six months. I am a painter by profession. We were a group of 13 workers. Others dispersed and moved away for their […]