Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the observance of the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
Honoring the Right to Truth, Justice, and Accountability Every 30th of August, the world observes the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances— a stark reminder of the cases of desaparecidos and the urgent need for stronger state action. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has consistently condemned enforced disappearances, particularly those targeting civil […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for the prompt action on the disappearance of William Lariosa one month after his reported arrest
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is deeply alarmed that William Lariosa, a veteran labour organiser is yet to be found despite efforts from various human rights groups to identify his whereabouts. It must be remembered that Lariosa, a member of the Kilusang Mayo Uno in the Southern Mindanao Region, had been allegedly arrested by […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the alleged abduction of environmental rights defenders in San Carlos, Pangasinan
The Commission on Human RIghts is gravely alarmed upon receiving reports on the abduction of environmental rights defenders and church workers Francisco “Eco” Dangla III, 39 and Axielle “Jak” Tiong, 29 on 24 March 2024 at Barangay Polo, San Carlos, Pangasinan. Pursuant to its mandate, CHR has prompted an investigation to immediately look into the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the alleged abduction of two development workers in Cebu
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) condemns the alleged abduction of two development workers, Arman Dayoha and Dyan Gumanao, who were reported missing since 10 January 2023 in Cebu City. CHR, through its regional office in Central Visayas, has already begun its independent motu proprio probe upon notice of various posts circulating online regarding their […]