Statement of Karen S. Gomez Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights Gender Ombud honors women’s human rights defenders; Credits women’s rights defenders for passage of key legislations on women and girls
This International Women’s Day, the Commission on Human Rights, as Gender Ombud honors and celebrates the important work of women human rights defenders in communities in national and international spaces, and of women human rights advocates in government. We celebrate the gains brought about women’s human rights and gender equality champions in passing key pieces […]
Speech delivered by Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit on the occasion of the 36th anniversary of the People Power
Maganda umaga po sa ating lahat. Salamat po sa inyong pagtunghay sa aming munting handog para sa inyo sa selebrasyon ng ating People Power Anniversary. Isa pong karangalan na ipagdiwang natin ang ikatatlumput anim na People Power Anniversary – ang handog ng Pilipino sa mundo. Marahil, marami na po sa atin ang hindi na natunghayan […]
Pahayag ni CHR Commissioner, Karen Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Women, sa pagdiriwang ng ika-7 na Purple Action Day
Mainit na pagbati sa lahat ng dumalo sa araw na ito—mga kasama nating nagmartsa mula sa Philcoa at nandirito ngayon sa Liwasang Diokno, at mga kasamahan natin na nakasubaybay at nanonood ngayon via Zoom. Welcome sa ating lahat sa ikapitong Purple Action Day ng Komisyon sa mga Karapatang Pantao at ng Sarilaya. Masaya at inspired […]
Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Women’s Rights, on the inclusion of the hijab in the uniform of Philippine Coast Guard female Muslim personnel
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the approval of the addition of the hijab in the uniform of female Muslim personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). As the Gender Ombud, the Commission highlights that wearing a hijab is an exercise of Muslim women’s freedom of religion and free expression. The new policy of […]
Statement of CHR Focal Commissioner on Women’s Human Rights and Gender Equality, Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit, on the President’s veto on the budget for DOTr’s gender responsive restroom program
The Commission on Human Rights, as the country’s Gender Ombud, is disappointed with the veto on the Gender Responsive Restroom Program of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), which we consider a key gender and human rights item in the General Appropriations Bill of 2022. Under the Magna Carta of Women or Republic Act No. 9710, […]
Statement of CHR Focal Commissioner on Human Rights Promotion, Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit, on the President’s veto of the budget for the establishment of the Human Rights Institute
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is saddened by the news of the President’s direct veto of the item in the General Appropriations Act for 2022 (GAA) which seeks to help establish the Human Rights Institute (HRI)—a flagship program of the CHR that was launched during the 2021 Human Rights Day—to better carry forward its […]
Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Anti-Death Penalty, on Senator Panfilo Lacson and Senator Vicente Sotto III’s Withdrawal of Support for Death Penalty
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the pronouncement of Senator Panfilo Lacson and Senator Vicente Sotto III abandoning support for the death penalty in the country. Both senators previously authored bills seeking the reimposition of death penalty. Senators Lacson and Sotto cite the possibility of ending the life of an innocent person as the […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Anti-Death Penalty, on the 19th World Day Against Death Penalty
Today, 10 October 2021, we observe the 19th World Day Against Death Penalty. This year’s observance focuses on the plight of women who risk being sentenced to death, those who are already in the death row, those who were pardoned or whose sentences were commuted. Likewise, we continue to call for the abolition of death […]
[WATCH] Opening message of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit’s for the celebration of the UN International Day of Older Persons and the kick-off event for the Filipino Elderly Week:
Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons, on the International Day of Older Persons and Elderly Filipino Week
In celebration of the International Day of Older Persons and Elderly Filipino Week, the Commission on Human Rights is one with all Older Persons, the United Nations, the National Commission on Senior Citizens, other Government agencies and Civil Society Organisations, in recognizing the many positive contributions of our elders in our society. With the theme […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez Dumpit on the Commemoration of the 15th Anniversary of the Abolition of the Death Penalty
The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR) is in solidarity with the human rights community in celebrating the 15th year anniversary of the abolition of the death penalty today, 24 June 2021. We celebrate the tremendous efforts of the different stakeholders who made this possible back then, and their continuing efforts to ensure […]
Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Ageing and the Human Rights of Older Persons, on the Occasion of the 2021 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Today, we join advocates around the world in observing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This occasion reminds us to give due attention to the hidden and under-reported issue of elder abuse and impels all of us to recognize its varying forms including physical, psychological, emotional, financial abuse, and other forms. As aptly identified by the UN […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons, on the loosening of quarantine restrictions for fully vaccinated senior citizens
The loosening of restrictions for fully vaccinated senior citizens is a welcome development in policy. Allowing older persons to freely go outside their homes, subject to minimum health protocols, indicates respect by the State to the autonomy of older persons and their right to decide for their own without undermining the risks of COVID-19. It […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights in commemoration of the International Day of Action for Women’s Health
Today, May 28, as the world commemorates the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) gives the spotlight to how the Covid – 19 pandemic has disproportionally affected women, their health and overall well-being. While the pandemic has affected all of us, this public health crisis has magnified and […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Gender and Women’s Rights, on President Duterte’s and his allies’ acts demeaning to women
March marks Women’s Month Celebrations in the Philippines. This year the United Nations convened the 65th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women[1], the principal global governmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. I participated as a member of the Philippine Government Delegation as National […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez Dumpit, Focal Commissioner for Women’s and Gender Rights, on the dire situation of women fisherfolks in the time of Covid-19 pandemic
One of the key sectors identified by the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) are women fisherfolks. Despite the significant size of the fishing industry and its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and despite the fact that fish is a huge part of Filipino diet, fisherfolks remain to be among the poorest of the […]
Statement of Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner for Gender and Women’s Rights, on the celebration of International Women’s Day
Women Can: Courage and Leadership for Gender Equality in a COVID-19 World: Honor women’s courage and leadership by ensuring gender justice, upholding the rights of women human rights defenders, and eliminating all forms of violence against women The Commission on Human Rights joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day today, 8 March 2021. […]
Statement of Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit on the Passage of House Bill No. 7814, providing for the ‘Presumption of Guilt’ and Reintroduction of the Death Penalty as amendments to the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002
We express grave concern on the votes in favor of House Bill No. 7814, which passed on third reading yesterday, 2 March 2021, at the House of Representatives. We wish to highlight that our system of laws adheres to the rule of law and its basic tenets provide that a person is presumed innocent until […]
Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Women and LGBTQI+ Issues, on Victim-blaming and Gender Stereotyping Amid the Investigations in the Christine Dacera Case
The Commission on Human Rights is deeply concerned and alarmed by the victim-blaming and gender stereotyping amid the investigations in the killing of Christine Dacera. These acts disrespect the victim and cause further anguish to her family. Similarly, the alleged perpetrators who are members of the LGBTQI+ community are negatively affected. As the Gender Ombud, […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit on the announcement of the Justice Secretary regarding the release of the first partial report of the review of the deaths resulting from the conduct of anti illegal-drug operations
The Commission on Human Rights acknowledges the announcement of Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra regarding the release of the partial report conducted by a high-level inter-agency panel of the thousands of deaths resulting from the conduct of recent anti-illegal drug operations. We consider the government’s action as a step towards ensuring accountability and addressing impunity. However, […]
In Support of a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons
Brief Intervention of Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Ageing and the Rights of Older Persons, at the event of the International Federation on Ageing entitled “Paving the Way to OEWGA11” on 11 December 2020 8-9:30AM EST (9-10:30PM PHT) Transcript [1:00:07] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSyW-qOhPEc Thank you and good evening from Manila. Thank you for including national human […]