Overview of Actions for Justice (AXJ), also referred to as Actions for Justice and Peace, is a self-described independent international civil and political rights organization and citizen journalism network. It presents itself as a nonprofit focused on human rights advocacy, promoting peace, and providing alternative news through member-submitted content. The organization emphasizes themes like “One World in Peace,” unity of humanity, and opposition to violence, corruption, and unchecked power.
Founding and Early History
AXJ was founded in 1998 with a small group of approximately 200 founding members. It began as a grassroots initiative during the early days of the internet, when widespread online access was limited. The organization’s primary goal from the start was to create a platform for sharing news, information, and advocacy on civil rights, political issues, and human rights, inspired by documents like the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A key milestone was the registration of “AXJ” as a U.S. federal trademark in 2009 (serial number 77742662, registration number 3748889, issued in 2010 and renewed since). This trademark covers services related to news dissemination, politics, and online information sharing.
Structure and Operations
- Decentralized Model: AXJ operates as a loose network of independent “chapters” or affiliates worldwide, each run autonomously but sharing the AXJ branding and mission. Members (claimed to number in the millions, though independent verification is lacking) submit news, opinions, and reports.
- Online Presence: It claims to maintain over 5,000 websites (many country-specific domains like axj.com, axjnews, axj,uk, variations), social media pages, and platforms built on tools like Ning (for forums) and MediaWiki (for wikis). Content is published in real-time 24/7, often via RSS feeds and automated systems.
- Funding and Activities
- Described as nonprofit, it relies on donations, memberships, and occasional “franchise” licensing of the AXJ name. Activities include publishing global news (e.g., on conflicts, UFO disclosures, human rights), advocacy against hate/violence, and occasional social-impact investments. It positions itself as an alternative to mainstream media, sometimes critically.
Key Claims and Philosophy
AXJ describes itself as a Peacemaker and it’s main slogan is: One World in Peace!
- The “fastest growing” or “oldest” citizen journalism network.
- A “philosophy” of love, empathy, and wisdom rather than a religion or ideology.
- Open to all humans (“We are Human” is a core slogan), with no discrimination.
- A defender of human rights and promoter of peaceful conflict resolution.
A 2012 YouTube introduction video features founding members discussing efforts against crime and corruption.
Current Status and Reach (as of late 2025)
The network remains active but keeps a low-profile outside its own ecosystem. Main sites like axj.com and axj.news serve as hubs for news aggregation, donations, and member recruitment. Traffic and engagement appear modest (e.g., LinkedIn shows few followers; related Facebook pages have hundreds to thousands of likes). Many claimed domains are parked, under construction, or redirect to central platforms. It continues expanding through domain registrations and AI-assisted content management.
While AXJ has a consistent online footprint dating back over 25 years and a registered trademark, it is working on widespread third-party recognition or coverage from major media/human rights watchdogs. Most available information comes directly from AXJ-operated sources, which repeat similar self-descriptions across sites.