Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent offences against women’s dignity
Media plays a powerful role in shaping mindsets on critical issues. As such, they are seen as secondary duty bearers charged with the duty to equally ensure that their conduct contributes to the protection and promotion of rights. As such, the Commission on Human Rights lauds ABS-CBN for not condoning inappropriate behaviour, including a rape […]
Statement of CHR spokesperson, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the President’s rape joke during the Philippine Military Academy Graduation Rights
The Commission on Human Rights condemns the President’s comments and joke about rape during the recent commencements ceremony of the Philippine Military Academy. Misogynistic remarks have no room in our society. Violence against women has been a prevalent issue in our country and we must never justify its existence. Sexual harassment can be in any […]