


The JFJ stressed that the 84 parliamentarians should, "exercise the political will and move with alacrity in amending the laws". We have held their hands as they navigated their journey from victim to survivors," JFJ said in a statement to the media on Thursday. We have stood in courts with survivors as they fought for justice. The organisation has collaborated with governments, international agencies, and civil society groups to promote strong domestic violence laws and programmes. We have provided legal advice, representation, securing protection and occupation orders.

"Since 2020 JFJ has received complaints and reports from over 80 persons, most of whom are women. The lobby group calls come as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is being observed today under the theme 'Unite! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls'. HUMAN Rights watchdog Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ) is calling on 63 members of the Lower House and 21 members of the Senate to intensify their efforts in amending the Domestic Violence Act, following several recommendations made by a joint select committee in 2018. The Jamaicans for Justice headquarters in St Andrew
