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In celebration of the International Day of Older Persons and Elderly Filipino Week, the Commission on Human Rights is one with all Older Persons, the United Nations, the National Commission on Senior Citizens, other Government agencies and Civil Society Organisations, in recognizing the many positive contributions of our elders in our society. With the theme […]
The CHR draws particular attention to the current plight of stranded Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Health Care Workers (HCWs). While we understand that the ban on the return of OFWs was meant to prevent the possible spread of the new COVID-19 strain in the Philippines, the government should reconsider its imposition and allow Filipinos […]
The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR) is in solidarity with the human rights community in celebrating the 15th year anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty today, 24 June 2021. We celebrate the tremendous efforts of the different stakeholders who made this possible back then, and their continuing efforts to ensure […]
Today, we join advocates around the world in observing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This occasion reminds us to give due attention to the hidden and under-reported issue of elder abuse and impels all of us to recognize its varying forms including physical, psychological, emotional, financial abuse, and other forms. As aptly identified by the UN […]
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) notes the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to move the case of the Philippines forward to preliminary investigation. To recall, in 2020, the Office of the Prosecutor at the ICC, led by Fatou Bensouda, reported that there is ‘reasonable basis to believe’ that crimes against humanity—particularly murder, […]
The loosening of restrictions for fully vaccinated senior citizens is a welcome development in policy. Allowing older persons to freely go outside their homes, subject to minimum health protocols, indicates respect by the State to the autonomy of older persons and their right to decide for their own without undermining the risks of COVID-19. It […]
It can be recalled that the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights in June 2020 has called the attention of the Philippine Government on the ‘widespread human rights violation and persistent impunity’ in the country. The Philippine Government in June 2020 has committed to review in particular the 5,655 nanlaban cases and engage […]
Women Can: Courage and Leadership for Gender Equality in a COVID-19 World: Honor women’s courage and leadership by ensuring gender justice, upholding the rights of women human rights defenders, and eliminating all forms of violence against women The Commission on Human Rights joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day today, 8 March 2021. […]
QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) dedicated this year’s celebration of the National Women’s Month to all women who continue to stand at the frontlines in addressing the current Covid-19 pandemic and in the face of rampant human rights violations. “Women and girls have shown courage and leadership in responding to the [health] crisis […]
While awaiting the arrival of the much needed Covid-19 vaccines in the country, the national government must ensure that there is equal distribution of and access to the vaccine. This comes amidst a growing number of highly resourced local governments in the urban centers and metropolitan areas lining up to gain immediate and priority access […]
It is with utmost concern that the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has launched a motu proprio investigation into the deaths of nine (9) indigenous peoples (IPs) from the remote villages of Panay Island. The said IP members allegedly fought back when search warrants were being served at the dawn of 30 December 2020. Several […]