Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the statement of the Secretary of Justice of the Philippines at the 46th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council
The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHRP) welcomes the video statement of Philippine Secretary of Justice Menardo Guevarra on Wednesday, 24 February 2021, at the 46th Regular Session of the Human Rights Council and appreciates his updates that the investigation promised last year was partially complied with. We reiterate our previous statements that […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the adoption of the UN Human Rights Council Resolution calling for a comprehensive probe on the human rights situation in the Philippines (Part 2)
We, the Commission on Human Rights reiterate our previous calls for the Government to allow thorough, transparent, and independent investigations of all alleged violations of human rights in the country and in particular to fully cooperate with the Commission on Human Rights, Victims’ Groups, and other local and international stakeholders by demonstrating to the world […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the adoption of the UN Human Rights Council Resolution calling for a comprehensive probe on the human rights situation in the Philippines (Part 1)
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the UN Human Rights Council’s resolution calling for a comprehensive probe on the human rights situation in the Philippines, especially in the face of the rising death count allegedly linked to the government’s own campaign against illegal drugs. As a member of the Council, the Philippine Government – […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling for greater respect for Special Procedures of the UN Human Rights Council
The Commission on Human Rights expresses deep concern over recent discourses from the Philippine government that has consistently questioned the legitimacy of international human rights mechanisms in ensuring the rule of law and human rights in the country. This is despite the fact that the Philippines has been a signatory to a number of treaties […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling the Philippine government to address continuing human rights abuses in the country
04 October 2017 PRESS STATEMENT Statement of the Commission on Human Rights calling the Philippine government to address continuing human rights abuses in the country The Commission on Human Rights believes that there must be a more truthful assessment of the prevailing human rights situation in the country following the 3rd Cycle of the Universal […]
CHR urges PHL gov’t: address human rights situation on the ground
19 May 2017 PRESS RELEASE CHR urges PHL gov’t: address human rights situation on the ground QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) urged the current administration to address the recommendations of the 95 United Nations (UN) member states on the human rights situation in the country voiced out during the 3rd Universal Periodic Review […]