Independent Council for Jamaica Human Rights
The Independent Jamaica Council for Human Rights (IJCHR), formerly known as the Jamaica Council for Human Rights, is the oldest human rights non-governmental organization in the Caribbean, established in 1968 on the 20th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. theadvocatesforhumanrights.org The IJCHR is dedicated to promoting and protecting human rights in Jamaica, offering legal assistance and advocacy for individuals facing human rights abuses. Their work encompasses addressing issues such as unlawful detentions, police misconduct, and advocating for the abolition of the death penalty. theadvocatesforhumanrights.org The council operates from Kingston, Jamaica
Address:
131 Tower Street
Kingston
Jamaica
Tel: +1 876 967 1204
Email: ijchr@mail.infochan.com
Web: www.ijchr.org
Human Rights
Women Rights
Eradication of Domestic violence
Community Development
Our Mission
The mission of the NGO Caribbean Development Foundation is to contribute to the development of the NGO sector in the Caribbean region, by working with the sector and regional governments to redefine the role of the sector in the region, and its ability to impact on the policy making decisions of regional governments as an equal partner in providing support and help to the most vulnerable members of our societies.