CHR issues advisory on protecting the rights of children affected by armed conflict
Protecting children in situations of armed conflict is not optional. It is both a legal and moral obligation. Despite on-going efforts to address the humanitarian impact of internal armed conflicts, children remain among the most vulnerable. They face displacement, loss of education and health services, psychological trauma, and the risk of recruitment and exploitation by […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the Celebration of the World Day Against Child Labour
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the nation and the global community in observing the World Day Against Child Labour, reaffirming our steadfast commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of every child. On this occasion, we commend the Philippine government for its ongoing efforts to combat child labour. Notably, recent data from the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the proposed bill on Internet safety education
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its full support for the passage of Senate Bill (SB) 2934, or “An Act Establishing a Safety Internet Education Program in the Curriculum of All Elementary and Secondary Schools.” According to the proposed bill, SB 2934 seeks to complement Republic Act No. 11930, also known as the Anti-Online […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights Supporting the Proposed Bill Penalizing Child Support Violators
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly supports the passage of House Bill (HB) 8987, also known as An Act Ensuring Child Support and Penalizing Parental Refusal or Neglect Thereof. The proposed measure seeks to penalize the parent who fails to provide essential support for their children’s education, food, clothing, and other basic needs. Article […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights in support of the passage of the Magna Carta of Children Bill
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urges for the swift passage of House Bill No. 10159, or the Magna Carta of Children Bill. We positively envision this to strengthen our monitoring mechanisms in ensuring the effective implementation of the United Nations Convention of the Rights of the Child in the country. During the first House […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights strongly condemning the series of cases of violence against young women
⚠️ Trigger warning: Murder, rape, killings, assault ⚠️ The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly deplores the series of separate incidences of violence committed against young women in Cebu City, Negros Oriental, and Naga City. The first case involves the gruesome murder of a 19-year-old in Cebu City who was later identified as Rhea Mae […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the recent hazing incident of a minor in Quezon City
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed with reports that hazing was allegedly committed by the fraternity president of Magic 5 with a member of the Alpha Kappa Rho International Fraternity and the president of SPB fraternity against a minor that purportedly resulted in the victim’s hospitalization. Based on the preliminary investigation report of […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the cease and desist order issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development to an orphanage in Quezon City
Pursuant to its mandate as Ombud for Children, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR)—through its Investigation Office and National Capital Region (NCR) Office—dispatched a Quick Response Operation team to Gentle Hands Incorporated (GHI), an orphanage in Quezon City, upon cognisance of the cease and desist order (CDO) issued by the Department of Social Welfare and […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the sexual abuse of minors in Quezon City, and the rape and killing of two girls in Tagum City, Davao del Norte
The Commission on Human Rights expresses grave concern over two separate incidents of sexual abuse against minors in Quezon City and the reported abduction, rape and killing of two girls in unrelated cases in Tagum City, Davao del Norte. On 30 April 2023, in Brgy. San Bartolome, a man allegedly approached a 14-year-old girl in […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on remarks tolerating physical bullying in schools
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) acknowledges the initiative of the Senate of the Philippines in looking into the government’s anti-bullying programmes and how the State can further improve the protection of the rights and welfare of children with the review of Republic Act No. 10627 or the Anti-Bullying Act. As the country’s independent national […]
CHR Statement on the Work of Treaty Bodies in relation to the Philippines: Concluding Observations by the Human Rights Committee and the Committee on the Rights of the Child, and the List of Issues from the Committee on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
The Commission on Human Rights expresses its appreciation to the Human Rights Committee (CCPR) and the Committee on the Rights of the Child for concluding their respective reviews of the Philippines’ compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). We welcome the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the official visit to the Philippines of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the upcoming visit to the Philippines of the United Nations Special Rapporteur (UNSR) on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, Ms. Mama Fatima Singhateh, on 28 November to 8 December 2022, upon invitation from the government. The Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children, […]