Jfj’s work is guided by a recognition and acceptance of the universal declaration of human rights (udhr) Kingston, jamaica— jamaicans for justice (jfj) a strident defender of human rights, has been working for over two decades to empower populations who have traditionally been denied their rights,. To engender fundamental change in jamaica’s judicial, economic, social and political systems in order to improve the present and future lives of all jamaicans.
Carolyn gomes, who was awarded the 2008 united nations prize in the field of human rights Jfj believes that justice is the bedrock of any civilised and progressive society, and all jamaicans must have equal access to fair, correct and impartial treatment. In 2016, criminologist and civil society organizer horace levy was appointed as executive director.
Jamaicans for justice (jfj) provides legal support to victims of human rights violations, campaigns for social justice causes, and conducts research and advocacy to improve laws and policies. The work of jfj is carried out by its secretariat which comprises members of staff and volunteers Oversight of the organization and its activities is undertaken by a board of directors which is chosen from its membership. Jfj aims to implement change in jamaica’s judicial, economic, social and political systems in order to improve the present and future lives of all jamaicans.
