THE CATHOLIC JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION (CJPC)
The main framework of The Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC) is Civic Education in all matters pertaining to the growth of any society. Because of the violations of human rights, The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) by then Kenya Episcopal Conference (KEC) decided to start the commission in 1988, where those rights are to be channeled, taught and passed to people. The Commission was established in the Catholic Diocese of Murang’a in the year 1992 which apart from teaching constitutional matters, also deals with Lenten Campaign.
The commission therefore was established for evangelization.
Mission
The role of CJPC is to create a space for those who are under privileged in our community. To be the voice of the voiceless and give them their dignity. It focuses on fairness and justice for all which should be emulated in love of neighbor, protecting every human person, human rights as well as their property, to give each person his/her dues.
Vision
“The spirit of the Lord is upon me. He has sent me to free the captives and to proclaim the year of the Lord”
Goal
To make Justice and Peace, be felt and reach all people in our community.
CORE VALUES
- Courage
- Perseverance
- Honesty
- Kindness
- Love
- Humility
- Wisdom
- Piety
KEY AREAS OF THE DEPARTMENT
- Civic Education
- Lenten campaign trainings
- Listening and advising clients in various cases eg
- Land
- Marital Problems
- Properties
- Defilement in liaison with the Children’s desk
- legal clinics
- land boards
- letters of advice to the lawyers taking our clients cases
- Follow-up of some cases especially those dealing with chiefs and sub-chiefs.
- Paralegal trainings
- workshops and seminars
- Printing of legal books and their translations.
- Involvement in the National office program g
- Material development
- Evaluation and planning meetings
- Metro meetings
Contacts
ADDRESS: 734-10200, MURANG’A
CELL PHONE: 0700675368
EMAIL: cdmcjpd2023@gmail.com
