As the year draws to a close, I am so proud of the work of my colleagues at ISHR, together with our partners around the globe, towards a world which is more fair, just, compassionate and peaceful.
And I am so thankful for your support in achieving this progress.
This week the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR), the Centre for Civil and Political Rights (CCPR) and the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex Association (ILGA) – along with national partners JFlag and TransWave Jamaica – conducted a two-day consultation to develop strategies toward the national implementation of UN recommendations in Jamaica.
(Geneva) - Jamaica is scheduled to be reviewed at the 22nd session of the Universal Periodic Review in April 2015. The 2014 UPR of Jamaica provides the government a platform to carry out pledges made during the 2012 election. On the ground, the situation remains dangerous for human rights defenders, who are often in danger of being killed or beaten, as well as being threatened.
