Statement of the Commission on Human Rights launching the Alisto! Alert Mechanism to support the Philippine Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists, as part of the National Press Week celebration
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is set to formally launch the Alisto! Alert Mechanism, its own initiative for notifying cases of alleged human rights violations experienced by media workers as part of its celebration of the National Press Week this year to recognize the fundamental role that media workers hold in keeping the Philippine […]
Proposed Measure to Provide for Journalist Protection, Security, Additional Insurance Coverage and Benefits
Position Paper on the Proposed Measure to Provide for Journalist Protection, Security, Additional Insurance Coverage and Benefits The Commission on Human Rights expresses its support for the passage of this bill to institutionalize and ensure the protection of journalists through a witness protection and security program. The Commission presented several comments and recommendations on the bill […]