The CHRP strongly opposes the re-imposition of the death penalty. The CHRP asserts that reinstating capital punishment will certainly produce myriad of implications, both legal and moral, and will have a long-term effect both in the domestic and international spheres.
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the government’s initiative to build 170,000 housing units for informal settler families (ISFs) in the National Capital Region (NCR). This commendable program reflects a positive step toward addressing the pressing issue of inadequate
The pandemic and its socio-economic implications have made many individuals vulnerable to human trafficking. During such period of heightened vulnerability, it is crucial that the most affected sectors can rely on the government for protection from abuses and exploitation. It
20 September 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR unveils Diokno Memorial; calls for the defense of human rights Quezon City—On 21 September 2017, Thursday, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) will commemorate the triumph against dictatorship and the affirmation of freedom, democracy,
Today, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the human rights community for the kick-off of the 18 days of activism to end violence against women. As Gender Ombud under the Magna Carta of Women, the Commission is pleased to
With the recent approval of House Bill No. 9943 or the “Act Prohibiting the Practice of Child Marriage and Imposing Penalties for Violations Thereof” on its third and final reading at the House of Representatives, the Commission on Human Rights
It is appalling that, even up until this day, children are being recruited as soldiers in areas of armed conflict. Today, 12 February 2021, as we celebrate the International Day against the Use of Child Soldiers or Red Hand Day,
