CHR discusses rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives for women deprived of liberty to Asia-Pacific women judges
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), represented by Commissioner Faydah Maniri Dumarpa, took part in the 2024 Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) and the 2024 National Convention of the Philippine Women Judges Association (PWJA) on 08 to 10 May 2024. With the theme “Women Lead: Transforming […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Supreme Court’s courses of action in addressing cases of killings and harassment of lawyers and judges
The Commission on Human Rights welcomes the steps laid down by the Supreme Court in defense of the country’s lawyers and judges as they continue to face harassments and threats to their lives. It is high time that a stronger message be sent on the invaluable role of lawyers and judges in upholding human rights, […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the proposed creation of Philippine Marshals Service Unit
With the alarming spike in attacks and killings against members of the judiciary, the Commission on Human Rights backs the immediate passage of Senate Bill No. 1181 creating the Philippine Marshals Service Unit. This proposed legislation is necessary to ensure the protection and security of judges as they carry out their professional duties without reprisal […]