Statement of the Commission on Human Rights reminding the public to eliminate the stigma associated with the spread of the mpox virus
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) emphatically reminds the public to actively work toward eliminating any stigma associated with the spread of the mpox virus. To effectively address public health concerns, it is crucial to remove any form of discrimination and bias in order to prevent further harm to affected individuals and communities. Our collective […]
CHR joins the Pride March 2024 celebration and urges for the passage of SOGIESC and Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination bills in Congress
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is one with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) community in celebrating this year’s Pride Month. Consistent with our mantra, “CHR ng Lahat: Naglilingkod maging sino ka man,” we highlight the critical role of the government in upholding equality in a society free from discrimination. As […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the delay of the SOGIE Equality Bill in the 19th Congress
The Commission, as Gender and Development Ombud, expresses serious concern over the current setbacks in the deliberation of the SOGIE Equality bills in the 19th Congress. For the past 23 years, the Commission has stood with SOGIE Equality champions in stressing the urgency of passing a measure that prohibits all forms of discrimination on the […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner, Hon. Faydah Dumarpa, on the 8th Purple Action Day
The Commission on Human Rights, Gabriela Alliance of Filipino Women and Sariaya opens women’s month with the theme “Kababaihan para sa Karapatan; Kababaihan para sa Makatarungang Lipunan.” They highlight the role of women in advocating for human rights rights of all and in creating a just and inclusive society. This contributes to this month’s overall theme […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights lauding members of the Senate who approved the committee report on the SOGIE Equality bill
In carrying out the government’s primary obligation to value the inherent dignity of every Filipino and to provide equal protection of laws to all, upholding the right to equality and non-discrimination must be its rudimentary principles. Such is what the 1987 Philippine Constitution prescribes and other international human rights covenants, to which the Philippines is […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the rejection of the Philippine delegation of the recommendation during the Universal Periodic Review to pass the SOGIE Equality Bill
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Sunday, 19 November 2022, relayed through a radio programme that the Philippine delegation to the country’s 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review at the United Nations outright rejected several recommendations, including the passage of the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill, for being “not acceptable” […]