Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on maintaining its Status ‘A’ accreditation as an independent and credible national human rights institution of the Philippines
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes and proudly shares the decision of the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) Sub-Committee on Accreditation for CHR to maintain its Status ‘A’ accreditation. A national human rights institution (NHRI) with an A-Status, such as CHR of the Philippines, marks international validation that the said NHRI […]
National human rights institutions on the front lines of the UN Call to Action for Human Rights: Climate action and the right to a healthy environment
06 October 2021, 0800 to 0915 EDTPublic webinar Objective Facilitated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), this webinar is jointly convened withthe Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) and the United Nations Office of theHigh Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). It is co-sponsored by the United Nations EnvironmentProgramme (UNEP), the Permanent Mission […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the decision of the International Criminal Court to move the Philippine case to preliminary investigation
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) notes the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to move the case of the Philippines forward to preliminary investigation. To recall, in 2020, the Office of the Prosecutor at the ICC, led by Fatou Bensouda, reported that there is ‘reasonable basis to believe’ that crimes against humanity—particularly murder, […]
National Human Rights Institutions Joint Statement on International Migrants Day
Click here for the .pdf copy of the statementThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a tremendous impact on the lives of every individual around the globe in varying degrees. It is during this period that attention needs to be given by States to ensure that the most vulnerable and marginalized groups of people are not exploited […]
COVID-19 and NHRIs in the Asia Pacific
The global impact of COVID-19 The global emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic is placing considerable pressure on individuals, communities, governments and organisations worldwide. The pandemic is having a particularly acute impact on the operation of National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), which perform unique monitoring, reporting and other functions during states of emergency to ensure […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the UN General Assembly Third Committee’s resolution underlining the value of national human rights institutions
The Commission on Human Rights supports the UN General Assembly resolution during its 74th session calling for member states to recognise the importance of establishment and strengthening of national human rights institutions (NHRIs). Given the mutually reinforcing nature of human rights and sustainable development, NHRIs across the globe play a unique role in realising the […]
All States to establish and strengthen independent and effective Paris Principles compliant NHRIs, including as means of Agenda 2030 implementation, says UN resolution
Press Release | 19 November 2019 | Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions New York, 19 November 2019- The Third Committee of the UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution encouraging all states to establish and strengthen independent, effective and pluralist national human rights institutions in line with the Paris Principles, including to guarantee […]
CHR and Nepal rights commission seek to strengthen partnership for migrant rights
The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHR) and the National Human Rights Commission of Nepal (NHRC Nepal) met Tuesday, 18 June 2019, to strengthen cooperation and discuss common initiatives on human rights protection particularly in the context of migration. During the opening ceremony for the 3-day visit of the NHRC Nepal held at […]
Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights as a National Human Rights Institution Under the Constitution
Strengthening the Commission on Human Rights as a National Human Rights Institution Under the Constitution The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI), constitutionally mandated to protect and promote human rights, owes its very existence to the 1987 Constitution. The recommendations contained in this position paper on strengthening the CHR as […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights urging the government to address alleged human rights violations committed locally and abroad
Press Statement | 24 March 2018 The primary obligation to protect the rights of every Filipino here and abroad rests with the government and its agencies. The Commission on Human Rights, thus, takes note of the actions that the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has taken in ensuring that the rights of our overseas […]