CHR Articles – CHR Philippines

Overseas Filipino Workers on Death Row CHR (V) A2018-004

Position Paper on Overseas Filipino Workers on Death Row CHR (V) A2018-004 The Commission on Human Rights calls on the State to recognize its obligations as a State Party to the ICCPR and its Second Optional Protocol. The

death penalty | Overseas Filipino Workers

House Bill No 5451 Declaring 21st of Sept as a National Day of Remembrance of the Heroes and Martyrs of the Martial Law Era

The importance of remembering the events and personalities which fought against the injustices of the Martial Law era cannot be overemphasised enough. As we remember those victims of the authoritarian rule, we shall become more vigilant about preserving

Martial Law | National Day of Remembrance

House Bill No. 7513 or the Proposed Measure for the Protection of Children during Unsafe Hours

The Commission on Human Rights supports the intention and purpose for which the bill was conceptualized, however we must maintain that imposing penalties for violation the curfew imposed on children may be considered a status offense, to which

Children | Convention on the Rights of the Child | Curfew

Reporting of the Philippine Government to Human Rights Treaty Bodies (CHRA2018-007)

The Commission on Human Rights acknowledges the efforts of the Philippine Government in promoting, protecting, and fulfilling human rights in the country. We reaffirm our commitment to provide any means of assistance and support necessary not only for

Human Rights Treaty Bodies

Universal Health Coverage Bills

The submission of this recommendations and proposals, the Commission seeks to influence the Congress in using legislation to promote a human rights-based approach in addressing the needs of the society, in this particular instance, in fulfilling the right

Health Care | Human Rights-Based Approach

Position Paper on the Anti-Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression Bill

The Commission supports measure to protect people with diverse SOGIE from discrimination, including those addressing issues of employment and associated rights. The passage of the Anti-discrimination Bill based on SOGIE will be a major step towards fulfilling the

Anti-Discrimination | SOGIE

Position Paper on the Proposed Measures Defining Street, Public Places, and Online Sexual Harassment, Providing Protective Measures and Prescribing Penalties

The Commission on Human Rights reiterates that sexual harassment will always be unacceptable regardless of who the perpetrator is as it demeans the dignity and human rights of a person. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE

Position Paper | Sexual Harassment

“Anti-Terrorism Act” or Senate Bill No. 1353

“Anti-Terrorism Act” or Senate Bill No. 1353 The Bill is an extreme measure and extreme measures always run roughshod on constitutional guarantees on human rights and basic freedoms. Our political experience tells us that they serve only as

Anti-Terrorism Act

An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7659 and the Revised Penal Code as Amended by Penalizing the Crime of Rape with Amputation of the Male Sexual Organ of the Offender and for other purposes

An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7659 and the Revised Penal Code as Amended by Penalizing the Crime of Rape with Amputation of the Male Sexual Organ of the Offender and for other purposes The Commission adheres to

Rape | Republic Act No. 7659

An Act Providing for the Rights of the Accused and Persons Under Investigation for the Commission on Crime (House Bill No. 5002)

An Act Providing for the Rights of the Accused and Persons Under Investigation for the Commission on Crime (House Bill No. 5002) This House Bill seeks to consolidate provisions of existing legislation on the subject, namely, Republic Act

House Bill No. 5002 | Rights of the Accused

An Act Declaring Torture a Crime, Prescribing Penalties for the Commission of Acts of Torture and for Other Purposes (House Bill No. 2302)

House Bill No. 2302, An Act Declaring Torture a Crime, Prescribing Penalties for the Commission of Acts of Torture and for Other Purposes Torture is broader in scope than mere physical injury. For one thin, physical injury in

Torture

Draft Bangsamoro Basic Law

Posititon Paper on the Draft Bangsamoro Basic Law The Commission on Human Rights recognizes the struggle of the Moro people in Southern Philippines for peace and self-determinations, as well as against historical injustice and oppression, within the framework