Statement of the Commission on Human Rights in support of proposed measures seeking to establish a retirement system for Overseas Filipino Workers
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) supports legislative measures that seek to look after the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), specifically by providing social security and protection for their retirement. House Bill (HB) No. 00176 or the “Overseas Filipino Workers Retirement System Act” aims to create a retirement system for OFWs. Authored by Representative […]
Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines hosts two-day Asia-Pacific workshop on the human rights of older persons
The Manila workshop on the human rights of older persons, held on 29-30 August 2023, concluded with the adoption of the Call to Action on strengthening the advocacy of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) in the Asia-Pacific region for an international framework for the promotion and protection of the human rights of older persons. The […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the arrest of health worker Dr. Natividad ‘Naty’ Castro
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses grave concern over the manner of arrest of health worker Dr. Natividad ‘Naty’ Castro early Friday, 18 February 2022 in San Juan City. Dra. Naty had been red tagged for her work as a human rights and development worker. Before the pandemic hit the country in 2020, Castro […]
Potential Ways Forward to Address the Issue of Statelessness in Sabah
Stateless persons are distinctly excluded from the meaningful exercise of rights and protection in multiple dimensions. The statelessness issue in the State of Sabah has become an intergenerational issue depriving a range of fundamental rights of an intensive population requiring immediate intervention. Certain communities in Sabah have been rendered stateless for generations due to historical […]
CHR and Nepal rights commission seek to strengthen partnership for migrant rights
The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR) and the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal (NHRC Nepal) met Tuesday, 18 June 2019, to strengthen cooperation and discuss common initiatives on human rights protection particularly in the context of migration. During the opening ceremony for the 3-day visit of the NHRC Nepal held at […]
JOINT PRESS STATEMENT: Bilateral Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Statelessness Issues between the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) and the National Commission on Human Rights of Indonesia (Komnas HAM)
KOTA KINABALU (23 APRIL 2019) – The national human rights institutions (NHRIs) of Malaysia and Indonesia, namely The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM) and the National Human Rights Commission of Indonesia (Komnas HAM) have bilaterally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to address the issue of statelessness and persons at risk of statelessness in […]
DILG Proposal to Use Stickers to Identify Drug Free Homes (CHR A2017-005)
The CHRP expresses serious concern over DILG’s plan of identifying drug-free homes inasmuch as it could amount to a violation of an individual’s human rights to due process of law and right to privacy enshrined under the Constitution and international human rights instruments. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE
Amendment of Republic Act No. 7877 or the Anti-Sexual Harassment of 1995 (House Bill Nos. 194, 508, 2591, 2932, 3691, 4822, and 5213)
The CHRP supports the measures which aim to amend the Republic Act No. 7877 or the Anti-Sexual Harassment of 1995. This bill aims to expand the scope of the anti-sexual harassment act to include sexual harassment cases done outside training institutions. The CHRP reiterates that sexual harassment will always be unacceptable, creates an intimidating hostile […]
House Bill No. 2953 Prohibiting the Detention of and Mandating the Immediate Release of Cadavers of Muslims from Hospitals and Other Similar Facilities
The CHRP supports the passing of a legislative measures that ensures the rights of Muslim-Filipinos to preserve and practice freely their traditional burial ritual. Furthermore, the CHRP submits its recommendation ensuring the rights of Muslim-Filipinos. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE
Comprehensive Mental Health Act
A Supplemental position paper on the mental health bill focusing on the role of CHR to investigate. Likewise, the CHRP wishes to comment and clarify its proposed duties and functions under the proposed measure. The CHRP recommends that other agencies including DOH could be tapped to lead in the inspection of such places. The CHRP […]
Drop Box System in Reporting Crimes (CHR A2017-004)
The CHRP expresses grave concern over the high-level of vulnerability and propensity to abuse the “drop box” system to collect information on any person, whether a public official or private citizen. Moreover, the CHRP calls upon the DILGs, LGUs, the PNP and all other law enforcement agencies to discontinue the use of drop boxes. […]
Right to Education of Persons with Disabilities (CHR A2017-003)
The CHRP advises the government and distinctive stakeholders (i.e. the disability rights sector, members of the academe, government agencies, educational institutions and civil society) to take necessary steps towards the elimination of existing barriers that deprive persons with disabilities from attaining inclusive education in the country. DOWNLOAD FILE HERE