Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat to behead human rights advocates

27 May 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat to behead human rights advocates Words matter. Pronouncements, especially those uttered by persons in authority, bear great weight and might be taken as official policy. The Commission on Human Rights takes exception to the President’s threat to behead […]
CHR urges PHL gov’t: address human rights situation on the ground

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 […]