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International Treaties
The CHRP provided comments and recommendations to the Committee that it may raise with the State Party during the review in 4-22 July 2016. Concluding Observations were published on 25 July 2016.
International Treaties
International Treaties
Press Release, Statements
Press Release, Statements
Press Release, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights supports the UN General Assembly resolution during its 74th session calling for member states to recognise the importance of establishment and strengthening of national human rights institutions (NHRIs). Given the mutually reinforcing nature of human
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
Torture is a human rights violation and no one, even erring individuals, shall be subjected to such cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. The prohibition of torture in the Philippines and in other parts of the globe is absolute
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
“The true character of a society is revealed in how it treats its children.” – Nelson Mandela The Commission on Human Rights is in full support of the House Bill that pushes for the creation of trust fund for the
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over tagging of nine individuals as terrorist recruiters, as their names and photos were publicly published by unknown culprits in Brgy Maa, Davao City. Such irresponsible and illegal act sends a
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the statement of Department of National Defense (DND) officer-in-charge Jose Faustino Jr. on his commitment to prioritize the protection of human rights, respect for international humanitarian law, and efforts to address the root
Position Paper
The Commission on Human Rights reiterates that sexual harassment will always be unacceptable regardless of who the perpetrator is as it demeans the dignity and human rights of a person. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE
International Treaties
CHRP Statement at the 59th Session of the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights