Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the violent attacks and unlawful harrassment against human rights defenders in the country
In less than two months’ time in 2020, an alarming series of attacks against human rights defenders in the Philippines has been linked to elements of the government. The Commission on Human Rights is gravely concerned about the patterns of harassments directed towards progressive individuals working with peoples organisations in the country. On 19 January […]
CHR stands in solidarity with human rights defenders, calls out attacks against them
Quezon City—On 09 December 2019, a day before the celebration of the International Human Rights Day, the Commission on Human Rights hosted a solidarity event convening human rights defenders, activists, and supporters around the country to amplify the call to end the unabated clampdown on human rights workers. “We thank everyone for joining us in […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the occasion of International Women Human Rights Defenders Day
On this day, the Commission on Human Rights pays tribute to the thousands of women in the country and around the world who work relentlessly and with courage to defend women’s human rights as well as the rights of other vulnerable, marginalised and disadvantaged communities. Women human rights defenders (WHRDs) are pivotal in promoting sustainable […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on death threats against a UP faculty criticising the health situation in the country
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the death threats against Dr. Gene Nisperos, his wife Dr. Julie Caguiat and their children, after he expressed in a press conference that there is a ‘health crisis’ in the country. Dr. Nisperos is a UP College of Medicine faculty and President of the All UP Academic Employees Union—Manila […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Roberto Eugenio T. Cadiz on the launching by the Commission on Human Rights of a National Inquiry on The Situation of Human Rights Defenders in the Country Today
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) shall be conducting a National Inquiry on the situation of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in the country. The inquiry is in response to petitions and complaints filed before the Commission, alleging Extra-Judicial Killings, Enforced Disappearances, threats, and other forms of harassment against organizations and individuals – collectively regarded as […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the shooting of human rights defender Brandon Lee in Ifugao
This is the statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann C. de Guia, on the shooting of human rights defender Brandon Lee in Ifugao
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on tagging human rights group as enemies of the government
Human rights go beyond issues concerning alleged cases of extrajudicial killings. These can also pertain to other liberties, such as right to food; right to education; right to social security; right to free speech; right to privacy; right to a healthy environment; and right to due process among others—areas covered by other human rights organisations. […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the departure of Sister Patricia Fox from the Philippines
As a fellow human rights defender, we recognise with gratitude the dedication of Sister Patricia Fox to the human rights cause in the Philippines, especially for our farmers, labourers, and the urban poor. Founded on the universality of human rights, being a foreign national did not prevent her from dedicating almost three decades of her […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat to behead human rights advocates
27 May 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on President Rodrigo Duterte’s threat to behead human rights advocates Words matter. Pronouncements, especially those uttered by persons in authority, bear great weight and might be taken as official policy. The Commission on Human Rights takes exception to the President’s threat to behead […]