CHR calls for urgent action to improve conditions in Bahay Pag-asa facilities
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) calls for urgent action to address poor conditions and child protection gaps in several Bahay Pag-asa (BPA) facilities across the country. This follows the CHR’s release of a situation report detailing the findings of its nationwide monitoring of BPA facilities. The CHR documented serious issues in the implementation of […]
CHR welcomes PH delisting from UN list of grave child rights violations after 22 years
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), in line with its monitoring and watchdog mandate, notes the Philippines’ removal from the United Nations’ list of situations with grave child rights violations related to armed conflict after 22 years, and welcomes this development as a milestone in the protection of children’s rights. [1] This milestone underscores sustained […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for the protection of economic and social rights amid rising fuel costs
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses concern over rising fuel costs and their impact on the enjoyment of economic and social rights, particularly among vulnerable and marginalized sectors. Amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, these increases have cascading effects on the Philippine economy, driving up the prices of transportation, food, and other essential goods […]