Constituents of CAAJ

In a meeting called for constituting CAAJ in the Press Club of India, almost two dozens representatives of various groups participated and gave suggestions regarding the National Convention against Assault on Journalists.

The interim list of CAAJ constituents is as under. This is a process in making and we have to include as many independent groups as possible.

Mediavigil.com
Samkaleen Teesari Dunia
Samkaleen Janmat Azhimukham.com
Janjwar.com
Hastakshep.com
SangharshSamwad.org
Newsclick.com
TheCitizen.in
Gorakhpur Newsline
Palpal news
Dalit Dastak
Nagarik
Dastak
Forward Press
Delhi Ki Selfie
Yuva Samwad
Desh Dunia
SuhiSaver.com
Justice News
Peoples Vigilance Committee for Human Rights
New Socialist Initiative
National Movement Front
Rihai Manch
Indian Social Action Forum
National Alliance of Peoples Movements
SRUTI
Popular Education and Action Centre
Peoples Commission for Shrinking Democratic Spaces
Human Rights Defenders Association

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