Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the observance of National Indigenous Peoples Month
On National Indigenous Peoples Month this October, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the nation in affirming the rights, dignity, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) across the Philippines. This year’s theme, “Empowering Indigenous Peoples: Strengthening Rights, Culture and Ancestral Domains,” underscores that genuine empowerment requires protecting Indigenous Peoples’ rights, preserving their cultures, […]