Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the hateful speech against Muslims and sexist remarks during #Eleksyon2025 campaign rallies
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the discriminatory and hateful remarks recently made by a governor in Misamis Oriental during an #Eleksyon2025 campaign rally. The comments, which included anti-Muslim rhetoric targeting communities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and sexist statements reducing women’s access to nursing scholarship based on appearance, […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the proposed bill on protecting the rights of women deprived of liberty
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its support for House Bill No. 402, known as the “Dignity of Women Deprived of Liberty Act.” This bill aims to address the vulnerabilities faced by women in detention facilities and jails. As the country’s independent national human rights institution, we recognize the distinct needs of these women, […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the killings of two women and a child in Las Piñas City
⚠️(Trigger Warning: Violence, killings, assault)⚠️ The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently condemns the killings of three individuals in Las Piñas City. According to reports, a woman and her niece and nephew, aged 19 and 11, were killed after being struck with a two-by-two wooden plank (dos-por-dos) by her live-in partner in Barangay Pulang Lupa […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights commending the activation of the PNP virtual helpline for women and children
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) extends its commendation to the Philippine National Police (PNP) for the activation of its virtual helpline for women and children who experience abuse, violence, and concerns related to their safety, protection, and empowerment. Dubbed “AlengPulis with the CyberSquad,” this initiative by the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group is a significant step […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights lauding House bills which push for women’s equal participation in political parties and gender-responsive systems during emergencies
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses its utmost support for House Bills being deliberated at the House Committee on Women and Gender Equality which envision to address the existing gender gaps in political participation and in establishing protocols during public health emergencies, threats, disasters, and other events that directly respond to the specific needs […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the recent cases of sexual abuse and violence against women and young girls
Trigger warning: Sexual assault, rape, murder, death The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly deplores the recent separate cases of rape and violence committed against young girls and women. In Atimonan, Quezon, a 7-year-old was found dead inside a sack wearing no underwear in the afternoon of 2 March 2024. Based on CCTV footage, the […]
Welcome Address of CHR Commissioner, Hon. Faydah M. Dumarpa, during the “Women, Life, & Liberty: Women’s Situations in Jails and Access to Justice” Forum (30 March 2023)
30 March 2023, 3:00 PM, via Zoom Hon. Faydah M. Dumarpa | Commissioner, Philippine Commission on Human Rights Asallamuwalaikum at magandang hapon po sa inyong lahat, ako po si Commissioner Faydah Dumarpa, Focal Commissioner for Women’s Rights and Persons Deprived of their Liberty ng Komisyon sa mga Kaparatang Pantao. It is my pleasure to welcome […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the calls to ratify ILO Convention 190 to eradicate violence and harassment against women workers
Since the 1970s, the country’s labor market has been driven by export-oriented economic policies that employ women in industries such as domestic care, textile and garment production, food processing, and electronics manufacturing.[1][2] While this en masse recruitment of Filipina laborers paved the way for progress in addressing gender gap issues in terms of economic opportunities, […]
Speech of CHR Commissioner, Hon. Faydah M. Dumarpa, during the”CyberSafe against Fake News: Being Smart, Being Safe and Staying Ahead! Ensuring Women and Girls’ Safe Online Experience” – CSW67 Side Event (10 March 2023)
10 March 2023, Conference Room 8, 1:15-2:30PM | United Nations Headquarters, New York Hon. Faydah M. Dumarpa | Commissioner, Philippine Commission on Human Rights Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon. The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines, as a National Human Rights Institution and Gender and Development Ombud under the Magna Carta of Women […]
Conference on “Women in Islam: Understanding the Rights and Identity of Women in the Islamic World”
Venue: Ecosoc ChamberIntervention Time: March 8, 2023; 10:00-3:00PM (Intervention period 10:00-12:00) Assalamualaikum. I am Faydah Dumarpa, Commissioner of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights, the country’s National Human Rights Institution and Gender and Development Ombud. Since the Commission’s creation 38 years ago, I am the first Muslim woman to be appointed as Commissioner. In the […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann De Guia, welcoming the House Speaker’s support for the legislative agenda for women
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the expression of support from the leadership of the House of Representative (HOR) for women solons and their legislative agenda. In his message during the organizational meeting of the Association of Women Legislators Foundation, Inc. (AWLFI), House Speaker Martin Romualdez vowed to be consultative and collaborative with the […]
CHR Report: Situation of Indigenous Women and Girls during the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Magna Carta of Women identifies indigenous women and girls as one of the sectors of women whose rights need to be protected, promoted, and upheld. Crucial as well in the fulfillment of their fundamental freedoms is the elimination of discrimination against them. However, when COVID-19 lockdowns were implemented across the country, many within their […]