Welcome to my home on the web! This space serves as my little oasis to share with you all I do and to contribute to the development of Jamaica and the Caribbean, so we can play our part in advancing the welfare of the whole human race.
Welcome to my home on the web! This space serves as my little oasis to share with you all I do and to contribute to the development of Jamaica and the Caribbean, so we can play our part in advancing the welfare of the whole human race.
Hi! I'm Jodi-Ann Quarrie, a human rights lawyer, journalist, and mentor dedicated to justice and social change. My career has spanned international legal institutions, media, and professional development, all rooted in my commitment to human rights.
I have worked at the United Nations, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and engaged with the Caribbean Court of Justice, focusing on legal protections for vulnerable communities. As a UN Fellow and former CEO of the American Chamber of Commerce in Jamaica, I’ve led initiatives that drive policy change and encourage corporate responsibility. My expertise in international law and governance has shaped discussions on reparations, climate justice, and the rule of law across the Caribbean and beyond.
As a journalist, I co-host Power 106 FM’s The Morning Agenda, one of Jamaica’s most influential morning radio shows. I interview government officials, heads of international organizations, and civil society leaders, turning complex legal and policy issues into engaging, accessible conversations that drive action. My work has led to real change, from policy shifts to increased public awareness of pressing human rights and governance matters.
Through The Career Architect, I mentor professionals and organizations seeking to align their careers with purpose-driven work. Whether helping young lawyers find their footing in human rights law or guiding NGOs in advocacy strategy, I believe in using my knowledge to empower others.
At the core of everything I do—whether in law, media, or mentorship—is a deep commitment to justice, fairness, and making human rights a lived reality for all.
Welcome to my space on the web.
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!
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.