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29 July 2017 PRESS RELEASE Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on calls for its abolition The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is an independent, non-partisan office established by the Constitution. Words are important in all circumstances but particularly so when uttered by the sitting President as these could quickly render into State policy—regardless […]
19 July 2017 PRESS RELEASE Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on President Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘Miss Universe’ rape joke The Commission on Human Rights continues to express grave concern over actions that incite violence against women, especially coming from someone who holds the most powerful position in the country. While condemning the crime, […]
2017, Anti-Torture Act of 2009, Asia Pacific Forum and Association for the Prevention of Torture, Commissioner Leah Tanodra-Armamento, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, National Preventative Measure, National Summit on Torture Prevention, NPM, Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, PNP Modernization Bill, Republic Act No. 9745
27 June 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR pushes for torture prevention measures in PHL QUEZON CITY—On the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture 2017, June 26, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is pushing for the continuous advancement of the Philippines’ torture prevention measures by calling for the establishment of a National Preventative Measure […]
19 May 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR urges PHL gov’t: address human rights situation on the ground QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urged the current administration to address the recommendations of the 95 United Nations (UN) member states on the human rights situation in the country voiced out during the 3rd Universal Periodic Review […]
PRESS RELEASE 30 April 2017 CHR Chair Chito Gascon’s response to PNP Chief Bato de la Rosa’s statement on the Manila Police District Station 1’s secret jail It is prudent that in matters that may involve malfeasance or misconduct by public officials – particularly when this affect fundamental human rights, as in this case – […]
20 March 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR to investigate Lascañas allegations QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) formally announced the continuation of its probe on the Davao Death Squad (DDS), following fresh allegations linking the death squad’s operations to then Mayor Duterte, even as it urged the Senate to pursue its own investigation in […]