[2] She was Ambassador to Germany, Director-General in the Jamaican Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and as President of UN Security Council highlighted the effect of war on women and children.
[5] In November 2001, as President of the Security Council she read out a statement condemning the atrocities perpetrated on civilians by the Force for the Defense of Democracy (FDD) and the National Liberation Front (FNL) in Burundi and appealed for ceasefire and peaceful negotiations to the conflict.
[6] After.retirement Durrant became very involved in many charitable organizations, including the United Nations Women's Guild (Jamaica Chapter) where she held the post of president for years.
by the Government of Jamaica for her unique achievements in respect of international affairs in 2000 (the ideal of the Order is "For a covenant of the People"[7]}.
[2] She was also honoured with the Distinguished Achievement Award by the World Association of Former United Nations Interns and Fellows (WAFUNI).