Statement of the Commission on Human Rights lauding House bills which push for women’s equal participation in political parties and gender-responsive systems during emergencies

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its utmost support for House Bills being deliberated at the House Committee on Women and Gender Equality which envision to address the existing gender gaps in political participation and in establishing protocols during public health emergencies, threats, disasters, and other events that directly respond to the specific needs […]
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. […]