Centre for Disability Justice and Inclusion (CDJI) - RV University

Overview

CDJI has been set up at the School of Law, RV University, Bengaluru to advance research and awareness of various disability issues. CDJI endeavors to engage with issues across social, technological, economic, and physical domains through a lens grounded in human rights principles. With a clear vision to bridge knowledge gaps in disability studies, CDJI pledges to undertake evidence-based research and propose solution-oriented approaches, leveraging its strategic location and institutional support to drive meaningful change and foster inclusivity.

Vision
CDJI strives to be at the forefront of transformative research that drives positive change, challenges societal norms, and dismantles barriers to create a truly inclusive world for people with disabilities.
Mission
  1. Conduct rigorous research and analysis to advance knowledge and understanding of disability rights issues.
  2. Advocate for policy reform and legislative changes that protect and promote the rights of people with disabilities.
  3. Engage in media advocacy to raise awareness
  4. Build coalitions and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to foster collective action
  5. Utilize legal interventions to protect and enforce the rights of persons with disabilities
  6. Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and knowledge exchange

Members

Prof. Meghna Sharma
Assistant Professor, RV University (Faculty-in-charge)

Student Members

  1. Rafa Khan
  2. Sandhyashree Karnath
  3. Sweksha Sarraf

Publications

Research Reports
  1. Meghna Sharma & Parvaz Lamba, Flushed Out: Unravlling the LabyRinth of Public Toilets in Bengaluru, RV University, 2024.
Articles
  1. Meghna Sharma & Sandhyashree Karanth, Disability Rights: Why words matter?, Deccan Herald, 4th November 2024.
  2. Meghna Sharma & Rafa Khan, Invisibilisation of sexual violence against women with disabilities, Hindustan Times, 7th October 2024.
  3. Meghna Sharma & Sandhyashree. K. Nagaraja, Right vs reality: India’s accessibility challenge, Deccan Herald, 30th November 2024

Activities Organized

Nivedita Krishnan
Lecture by Nivedita Krishnan, Founder Pac “Disability and Inclusion: Career and Pathways” by Nivedita Krishnan, Founder, Pacta on 25th April 2024
Prateek Khandelwal
Lecture by Prateek Khandelwal, Founder and Director of Ramp My City on Accessibility Inclusion and Social Entrepreneurship on 6th September 2024

Contact Us

Email: cdji.rvu@rvu.edu.in
Faculty Coordinator: meghnas@rvu.edu.in
Location: RV Vidyanikethan Post
8th Mile, Mysuru Road, Bengaluru – 560 059

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