Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines hosts two-day Asia-Pacific workshop on the human rights of older persons
The Manila workshop on the human rights of older persons, held on 29-30 August 2023, concluded with the adoption of the Call to Action on strengthening the advocacy of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) in the Asia-Pacific region for an international framework for the promotion and protection of the human rights of older persons. The […]
CHR Report: Situation of Indigenous Women and Girls during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Magna Carta of Women identifies indigenous women and girls as one of the sectors of women whose rights need to be protected, promoted, and upheld. Crucial as well in the fulfillment of their fundamental freedoms is the elimination of discrimination against them. However, when COVID-19 lockdowns were implemented across the country, many within their […]
CHR Report: Access to marine resources crucial in ensuring the rights and welfare of artisanal fisherfolks
In aid of creating an enabling environment for the protection and realization of the rights of artisanal fisherfolks, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ESCR) Center, released the monitoring report on the human rights situation of the said sector. The fisherfolk sector is facing many human rights issues […]
CHR Region III commends Guimba District Jail for best practices in ensuring the health and safety of inmates during the Covid-19 pandemic
By Alistair T. Tan The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Region III held a simple awarding ceremony on 22March 2022 to recognize the best practices and initiatives of the Guimba District Jail in theprotection and promotion of the rights of inmates during the pandemic. Present during the ceremony was Jail Inspector Jose Lennon III, […]
CHR Region III intervention prompted the reconstruction of a senior citizen center in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan
by Azenath L. Formoso The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in Region III interceded to ensure the reconstruction of the Senior Citizen Center in Harmony Hills Subdivision in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. A portion of the said senior facility was mistakenly demolished during a clearing operation conducted by the local government unit (LGU) of […]
