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Jagaran Media Centre (JMC)
The JMC, through the media, seeks to improve the social status of Dalits in Nepal, and to campaign for their inclusion in the peace process.
Overview
The Jagaran Media Centre was established by Dalit (untouchable) journalists. The organisation appeals for the elimination of discrimination, the provision of social justice and peace and the establishment of human rights at the national and international level.
The organisation aims to:
- minimise structural violence;
- create a just and peaceful society;
- build the capacity of the Dalit people in the media, conflict transformation and peacebuilding sectors;
- the organisation is committed to ensuring inclusive participation of Dalits in the peace process.
The Jagaran Media Centre operates with the aim of minimising structural violence including caste discrimination and especially against Dalits. In addition, the organisation has highlighted the case of Dalit victims in the ongoing armed conflict and provided rehabilitation services to the victims. The organisation has launched a radio programme (through already established radio and FM stations) and a public hearing about the cases of Dalits in the conflict. The formation of the ‘Dalit Pressure Group for Peace Talks’ has facilitated the preparation of an agenda for dialogue between the Dalit and both of the conflicting parties. The organisation has conducted capacity building programmes such as journalism training for Dalits to improve their situation. It is also making a television series on Dalit issues called Dalan (‘Exploitation’) which has already received media coverage.
Geographical Area of Operation
Kathmandu and 40 districts across Nepal.
Funding Resources
United Nations Development Fund: Support for Peace and Development Initiatives (UNDP-SPDI); Department for International Development (DFID) under the Community Literacy Development (CLD); European Union (EU); Swiss Development Corporation (SDC); Doen Foundation and Action Aid.
What Further Information Would You Like?
JMC would be interested to hear about any issues relating to the Dalit and the peace process; about similar issues that have faced excluded peoples in other conflict areas around the world; and any information about the past and current position of the Dalit in the mainstream media.
What New Contacts Would You Like To Make?
People and organisations working on Dalit issues during and after the conflict, and on media and Dalit issues in different parts of the world.
Associated Organisations
International Partners:
- Action Aid
Nepal - Care International www.carenepal.org
- German Development Service (DED) www.ded.org.np
- UNDP www.undp.org.np
- Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) www.sdc.admin.ch
- DFID www.dfid.org.np
- European Commission www.europa.eu.int
National Partners:
- Nepal Press Institute
- Dalit NGO Federation www.deip.com.np / dnfnepal.org
- Juna Uttham Pratsthan (JUP) www.jupdalitmedia.org ,
- Feminist Dalit Organisation (FEDO)
- Dalit Welfare Organisation (DWO)
Nepal - Federation of Nepal Journalist www.fnjnepal.org
- ALHURED
Nepal - Collective Campaign for Peace www.cocap.org.np
- National Human rights Commission www.nhrc-nepal.org
- National Dalit Commission
- National Women Commission
Nepal Nepal - Dalit Literature and Cultural Academy
- Martin Chauthari
- Conscious Media Alliance www.cmfnepal.org ,
- Self-reliance Development
Alliance Kathmandu Training Centre- Various daily, Weekly newspaper and radio and TV institutions www.nepalnews.com.
- Local Partner organisations:
Nepal Nepal Far-west Media Development Center Nepal Nepal - Human rights and Peace Society, Surkhet
Nepal - Himalayan News Committee
- Feminist of Dalit Organisation, Butwal
Butwal Municipality Nepal Nepal Nepal Nepal Dalit Community Development Center Nepal Nepal - Feminist of Dalit Organisation, Dhankuta
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