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Position Paper
Position Paper on the Proposed Amendments to the Family Code
The CHRP fully supports the amendment of provisions which give preference to the decisions of the husband over the wife. Furthermore, the CHRP recommends that the provisions referencing to “interest of the family” as basis of Court decisions should be omitted.
Position Paper
Position Paper
Position Paper
Position Paper
Press Release, Statements
Press Release, Statements
Press Release, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Statement, Statements
Press Release, Statements
As part of the official country visit of the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression to the Philippines, Ms. Irene Khan met with officials from the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on 30 January 2024
Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) notes with concern the recent decision of the Navotas City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 286 on the shooting of 17-year-old Jehrode “Jemboy” Baltazar. The penalties, which resulted to the release of five involved
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
On Friday, 8 February 2019, the Commission on Human Rights, through Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit, received a number of complaints on the alleged cases of human rights violations perpetrated by government forces against women human rights defenders, including leaders and members
Brief Statement, Press Statement, Statements
Human rights go beyond issues concerning alleged cases of extrajudicial killings. These can also pertain to other liberties, such as right to food; right to education; right to social security; right to free speech; right to privacy; right to a
Press Release, Statements
Pursuant to its Constitutional mandate, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) issues an advisory on upholding the rights of internally displaced children. This issuance aims to raise awareness among the public about the rights of children affected and displaced by
Press Statement, Statements
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) raises serious concern over the disturbing increase in killings of barangay officials across the country. These incidents are particularly alarming as they appear to escalate with the approach of the 2025 local and national