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Position Paper
The CHRP is optimistic that the enactment will be a milestone, in conjunction with other existing mechanisms and safeguards, in changing the culture of impunity in the country by punishing perpetrators of torture and other ill-treatment, and ultimately protecting the rights of individuals who are most vulnerable to abuses.
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Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
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Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
There are valid justifications in restricting rights, including freedom of movement, especially during national emergencies, such as the present pandemic. The Commission on Human Rights, however, continues to stress that such policies must be based on human rights standards—that, among
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the steps laid down by the Supreme Court in defense of the country’s lawyers and judges as they continue to face harassments and threats to their lives. It is high time that a stronger
Press Statement, Statements
Making the “List of Narcopoliticians” Public Violates a Person’s Right to Due Process The Commission on Human Rights reiterates that the publication of a “List of Narcopoliticians” would constitute a denial of a person’s right to due process. The timing
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports the call to expedite the passage of the Instituting Services for Learners with Disabilities Bill in Support of Inclusive Education Bill, also popularly known as the Inclusive Education Bill. CHR recognizes the progress
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
We urge government officials to be more circumspect in utterances that tend to devalue life and other rights by making them laughing matters. Cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishments are serious human rights offences barred by laws. Such acts have no
Press Release, Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) recognizes the preliminary findings of UN Special Rapporteur Irene Khan to improve the current situation on freedom of opinion and expression in the Philippines after her country visit on 30 January to 2 February