Advocating for Rights, Amplifying Voices

I'm Jodi-Ann, a dedicated advocate for human rights. My passion lies in using my legal expertise to fight for justice on a global scale as an international human rights lawyer.

With experience at the United Nations (UN), the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), and the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ), I strive to amplify the voices and concerns of all those who can’t.

I also work as a broadcast journalist on Power 106 FM's “The Morning Agenda”. As a radio host, I discuss local, regional, and international news, informing both my human rights work and educating the wider public.

Let's Collaborate!

Are you an NGO, individual, or organization working to protect human rights? I'd love to hear from you! Let's collaborate and work towards a more just world.

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My Dispatches

This is my space for my thoughts on matters related to human rights and personal development. Bring Blue Mountain coffee or some bush mint tea and take a read!

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How To Build Better Commissions of Enquiry: 15 Lessons from the 2010 Tivoli Commission
How To Build Better Commissions of Enquiry: 15 Lessons from the 2010 Tivoli Commission

I believe we can create better Commissions of Enquiry coming out of Tivoli 2010. My life has been changed by it, and I think the way we conduct Commissions should change as well.

“How is this going to work?”: The Challenges of Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and The Bahamas recognizing Palestine During War
“How is this going to work?”: The Challenges of Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and The Bahamas recognizing Palestine During War

Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and The Bahamas now recognize Palestine as a State. This is after a failed bid by Palestine to gain UN membership and an apparent coalescing around Palestine in the UN General Assembly. Seven months into a war, however, what does this recognition even mean?

Can Governments mandate that citizens take the COVID-19 vaccine?
Can Governments mandate that citizens take the COVID-19 vaccine?

Governments across the world are trying to keep their citizens safe and end the COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccines on the way, can governments mandate citizens take a COVID-19 vaccine in order to protect them?

World Press Freedom Day 2020
World Press Freedom Day 2020

At all times though, it is to be remembered that the freedom of the press is a fundamental marker of the freedom of a society, a well functioning democracy, and the importance of every person having a voice and a say in our country.

Can Jamaicans be banned from Jamaica?
Can Jamaicans be banned from Jamaica?

One of the most controversial conversations that has come up during the COVID-19 pandemic has been whether Jamaicans can be banned from Jamaica. I say no. Our Constitution says why.

Welcome!
Welcome!