CHR discusses rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives for women deprived of liberty to Asia-Pacific women judges
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), represented by Commissioner Faydah Maniri Dumarpa, took part in the 2024 Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) and the 2024 National Convention of the Philippine Women Judges Association (PWJA) on 08 to 10 May 2024. With the theme “Women Lead: Transforming […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Faydah Maniri Dumarpa, Focal for Gender, on the celebration of this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is one with the LGBTQI community in the global campaign for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), where groups and communities across various local, national, regional and global levels organise events that advocate for equality and respect amongst all genders. As we work towards promoting inclusivity […]
Statement of CHR Focal Commissioner on Emerging Technologies, Faydah Maniri Dumarpa, on the series of hacking incidents and cyberattacks on several government agencies
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through Commissioner Faydah Maniri Dumarpa, expresses grave concern over the series of hacking incidents and cyberattacks on several government agencies. These attacks pose an imminent threat to national security, public trust, and the integrity of government operations, particularly in this digital age. As Focal Commissioner for Emerging Technologies, Commissioner […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting HB 8269 that seeks to protect the rights of internally displaced persons
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the passage on the third and final reading of the House Bill (HB) No. 8269 or “An Act Protecting the Rights of Internally Displaced Persons and Penalizing the Acts of Arbitrary Internal Displacement” at the House of Representatives. The bill capitalizes on a human rights-based approach for the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the government’s commitment to providing redress and reparation for the Filipina “comfort women”
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the government’s openness and response to the findings and recommendations of the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in relation to the grievances of the Malaya Lolas [1], a non-profit organisation that provides support to survivors of sexual slavery. In his message, President Ferdinand […]
Statement of Commissioner Faydah Maniri Dumarpa at the 109th Session of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (11 April 2023)
11 April 2023, 15.00hrs (Geneva Time)/21.00hrs (PST), via Zoom To the Committee Members of the Treaty Body and colleagues from NHRIs from the Russian Federation, Niger, Argentina, Portugal, and Tajikistan. Assalamualaikum and good evening from Manila, and good afternoon in Geneva. I am Commissioner Faydah Maniri Dumarpa, focal commissioner for the sector of indigenous peoples […]