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Universal Periodic Review
The Commission updated the diplomatic community in Geneva on the human rights situation in the country. The issues raised and recommendations from the Commission were considered at the 3rd cycle UPR interactive dialogue of the Philippines on 8 May 2017.
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It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Chairperson Jose Luis Martin “Chito” Gascon. He passed away early this Saturday morning, 9 October 2021, due to Covid-19 complications. He was 57. At a time of unprecedented human
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⚠️Trigger warning: Murder, killings, assault⚠️ In line with our mandate to defend the rights of vulnerable sectors, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in National Capital Region and Region III are conducting independent motu propio investigations on the recent reports
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Press Release | 19 November 2019 | Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions New York, 19 November 2019- The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution encouraging all states to establish and strengthen independent, effective
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The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over the recent remarks of the acting chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr, that the PNP will have ‘no problem’ with rally attendees as long as
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The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds and deeply welcomes the proposed P100 minimum wage hike for private-sector employees and workers across the country. We commend the efforts of the Legislative, particularly the Senate, the labor sector, and other sectoral
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The Commission on Human Rights is deeply concerned, and condemns the incident surrounding the death of flight attendant Christine Angelica Dacera. While preliminary investigation by the Philippine National Police showed that the cause of death was due to ruptured aortic