Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the proposed amendments to the Safe Spaces Act in the Senate
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends Senate Bill (SB) No. 2897, which seeks to further strengthen the Safe Spaces Act. Enacted in 2019, this landmark law reinforces the State’s commitment to combat gender-based sexual harassment in streets, schools, establishments, markets, workplaces, and recreational spaces, among others. Notably, the bill expands the scope of public […]
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 […]
Speech of CHR Commissioner, Hon. Faydah M. Dumarpa, during the”CyberSafe against Fake News: Being Smart, Being Safe and Staying Ahead! Ensuring Women and Girls’ Safe Online Experience” – CSW67 Side Event (10 March 2023)
10 March 2023, Conference Room 8, 1:15-2:30PM | United Nations Headquarters, New York Hon. Faydah M. Dumarpa | Commissioner, Philippine Commission on Human Rights Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, as a National Human Rights Institution and Gender and Development Ombud under the Magna Carta of Women […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit on the sex jokes made during a televised national disaster briefing
Sex jokes and sexual objectification of women are VAW: Not to be tolerated nor excused The Commission on Human Rights condemns the normalization and trivialization of sex jokes and sexual objectification of women. They are forms of violence against women (VAW) and should not be tolerated nor excused. Not when the country is reeling from […]