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Since 1948, December 10 has been observed every year as International Human Rights Day around the world.
Last year, on this occasion, Pope Francis remarked during the Angelus, “The commitment to human rights is never finished!” inviting everyone to follow the example of “men and women who have worked wisely and patiently for peaceful coexistence.” Among the many dedicated to defending human rights is Sister Joicy Joy. A lawyer by profession, she stands for the defence of life, dignity, liberty and human rights of marginalized groups, especially tribal peoples, women, children and small-scale farmers in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India.Sister Joicy's ministry in legal advocacy began with a challenging case involving compensation for the accidental death of a woman from the Paniya tribal community.
Sister Joicy is supported by a dedicated team of lay volunteers, working collaboratively in alignment with the Church’s call to synodalityTogether, they cater to the marginalized in the district by addressing both legal and emotional challenges.
Through her dedication and faith, Sister Joicy, a Sister of Charity of Nazareth, stands as a frontier legal activist for human rights who lives her vocation to create a more just society.
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