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Seeking to achieve the highest standards in the administration of justice in Northern Ireland by ensuring that the government complies with its responsibilities in international human rights law.

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CAJ works for a just resolution to the legacy of conflict in Northern Ireland.

We aim to support NI’s transformation into a peaceful society based on human rights,

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Just News is CAJ’s human rights newsletter, providing information and analysis of human rights developments in Northern Ireland since 1985.

We publish Just News at regular intervals throughout the year.

At the end of each calendar year, CAJ releases a new Annual Report. Our latest report for 2024 is available now!

Our Work

CAJ is an independent, non-governmental human rights organisation, based in Belfast, that promotes justice and protects rights.

How CAJ works

Democratic Governance

CAJ supports democratic, progressive governance in Northern Ireland.

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Policing and Justice

CAJ promotes a culture of accountability within policing, criminal justice, and public administration in Northern Ireland.

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Legacy of the Past

CAJ works for a just resolution to the legacy of conflict in Northern Ireland.

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Confronting Prejudice

CAJ stands against prejudice, including all forms of racism, sectarianism, misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, and disablism.

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Immigration

CAJ advocates for the development of a fair, humane immigration system in Northern Ireland.

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Increased Equality

CAJ works to advance equality in Northern Ireland.

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Our Publications

CAJ produces publications on a range of human rights and equality issues.

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Latest publication:

Just News June 2025

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July 8, 2025

Latest Updates

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‘Screened Out Without Mitigation, Returning Equality In Northern Ireland To The Margins’ Report Launch

Note: Registration has closed
Event Date(s): June 27, 2025
Time: 10:30am
Event Type: In Person Event
Venue: Room 115, Parliament Buildings

SLAPPs – the deliberate misuse of the legal system

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Event Date(s): September 12, 2024
Time: 10.45 – 12.45
Event Type: Hybrid Event
Venue: UNISON, Galway House, 165 York St, Belfast BT15 1GD