Statement of Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Women’s Rights, on the inclusion of the hijab in the uniform of Philippine Coast Guard female Muslim personnel
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the approval of the addition of the hijab in the uniform of female Muslim personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). As the Gender Ombud, the Commission highlights that wearing a hijab is an exercise of Muslim women’s freedom of religion and free expression. The new policy of […]