Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez Dumpit for the Online Rally Against Gender-Based Violence and the Launch of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (VAW). It is in remembrance of the butterflies—the Mirabal sisters who died in the hands of a dictator in the Dominican Republic. November 25 marks the start of 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence (GBV) ending in December 10, Human […]
Statement of CHR Chairperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Violence against women (VAW) happens everywhere—at home, school, workplace and now increasingly in online spaces. Around the world, VAW has been a widespread human rights violation but abuses remain unreported due to the shame and stigma surrounding it, keeping perpetrators unpunished. Today, the Commission on Human Rights joins the country in commemorating the International Day […]