Statement of CHR Commissioner Gwen Pimentel Gana, on the commemoration of the World AIDS Day 2021
The Commission on Human Rights joins everyone particularly advocacy and support groups, government agencies, and civil society organizations in commemorating World AIDS Day 2021. This year’s theme of “Ending the HIV Epidemic: Equitable Access, Everyone’s Voice” highlights one of the key strategies to ensure sustainable and efficient intervention to overcome the epidemic and that is […]
Statement of Commissioner Gwendolyn Pimentel-Gana on the findings of the Commission on Human Rights report on drug-related extrajudicial killings in the country
In aid of seeking truth and accountability behind deaths allegedly linked to the government’s anti-drug campaign, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) offers its findings based on an earlier analysis of incidents of killings and violence documented since the said campaign started in 2016 until February 2020. The report covers 579 incidents found in NCR, […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner, Gwendolyn Ll. Pimentel-Gana, on the celebration of World Mental Health Day 2021
World Mental Health Day, celebrated every 10th of October, is dedicated to promoting the understanding of mental health education, awareness, and advocacy. It’s important to raise awareness of mental health conditions and ensure that communities recognize the part each person has to play in creating a mentally healthy society. Ang World Mental Health Day na […]
Statement of CHR Focal Commissioner on Migrant Rights, Gwendolyn L.L. Pimentel-Gana, on the ban on the return of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and on the raising of standards of compensation for Health Care Workers (HCWs)
The CHR draws particular attention to the current plight of stranded Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Health Care Workers (HCWs). While we understand that the ban on the return of OFWs was meant to prevent the possible spread of the new COVID-19 strain in the Philippines, the government should reconsider its imposition and allow Filipinos […]
Asia Pacific Regional Review of Implementation of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration
10 to 12 March 2021, General debate (Agenda item 2, 10 March 2021) Pleasant day to all. I am Gwendolyn Pimentel-Gana from the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, speaking on behalf of the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions (APF). The APF is a coalition of 25 National Human Rights Institutions […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Gwen Pimentel Gana on the brazen and brutal drug-related killings and the need for genuine government investigations
It can be recalled that the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights in June 2020 has called the attention of the Philippine Government on the ‘widespread human rights violation and persistent impunity’ in the country. The Philippine Government in June 2020 has committed to review in particular the 5,655 nanlaban cases and engage […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Gwendolyn Pimentel-Gana calling to thwart inequalities in Covid-19 vaccine access and distribution among Filipinos
While awaiting the arrival of the much needed Covid-19 vaccines in the country, the national government must ensure that there is equal distribution of and access to the vaccine. This comes amidst a growing number of highly resourced local governments in the urban centers and metropolitan areas lining up to gain immediate and priority access […]
Statement of Commissioner Gwendolyn Pimentel-Gana, CHR Focal Commissioner for the Protection Cluster, on the recent deaths linked to serving search warrants to indigenous peoples in Panay
It is with utmost concern that the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has launched a motu proprio investigation into the deaths of nine (9) indigenous peoples (IPs) from the remote villages of Panay Island. The said IP members allegedly fought back when search warrants were being served at the dawn of 30 December 2020. Several […]
Equitable, affordable vaccine roll outs pushed
Developed countries, global health authorities, and pharmaceutical companies at the forefront of the anticipated mass roll out of Covid-19 vaccines must ensure that distribution be equitable and immediately accessible to the rest of the nations if there is to be a global and lasting approach to solving the coronavirus pandemic. This was the call of […]
Statement of Commissioner Gwendolyn Pimentel-Gana on the warning made by a military official to Liza Soberano and Catriona Gray
All Filipinos, celebrities and everyday folks alike, have the right to express their beliefs and convictions and to participate in activities in line with these beliefs. The Constitution guarantees our freedom of thought, expression, and participation. As a democratic society, everyone has the freedom to advocate and support a cause, free from any intimidation or […]
Statement of Commissioner Gwen Pimentel-Gana on the occasion of the National Indigenous Peoples Day
This year, the county and world are celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day with the theme “COVID-19 and Indigenous Peoples Resilience.” There is much reason to celebrate the resilience of indigenous peoples (IPs) while not forgetting the pressing challenges they face. IPs living in their communities have remained resilient since time immemorial. For centuries, they have employed […]
A call for an urgent justice mechanism for our OFWs
“We are in solidarity with the appeal of the Migrant Forum in Asia, together with other migrants’ rights movements, on the urgency of ensuring a justice mechanism for repatriated Filipino migrant workers,” says Commissioner Gwendolyn Ll. Pimentel-Gana, the Commission on Human Rights’ focal commissioner on migrants’ rights. Following the release of our statement calling for […]