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 […]
Statement of the CHR Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights Center calling for the immediate take down and investigation of businesses selling shirts depicting sexual objectification of women
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) as Gender Ombud is deeply alarmed and concerned that t-shirts portraying women in hypersexualized positions are openly marketed in different online platforms in the country. A report by Women’s Legal and Human Rights Bureau, a feminist non-government organisation, has alerted the CHR that the company called KNPP is openly […]
Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauding the PhilHealth’s provision of financial benefits for women with cancer
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the efforts of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) to provide financial benefits for women with cancer and other gynecological issues. Health security is an essential aspect of upholding the right to health and overall well-being of women. Offering a health package that is tailor-fitted to the specific health […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights as Gender Ombud condemning sexist and misogynistic campaigning and violence against women in politics
The Commission on Human Rights, as Gender Ombud, joins the collective condemnation of the manipulated and fabricated videos of Aika Robredo circulating online. The sexist and misogynistic style of campaigning in Philippine elections must stop. Since 2016, the Commission has spoken out against the rampant and normalized sexism and misogyny during and even after elections. […]
Statement of Karen S. Gomez Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights Gender Ombud honors women’s human rights defenders; Credits women’s rights defenders for passage of key legislations on women and girls
This International Women’s Day, the Commission on Human Rights, as Gender Ombud honors and celebrates the important work of women human rights defenders in communities in national and international spaces, and of women human rights advocates in government. We celebrate the gains brought about women’s human rights and gender equality champions in passing key pieces […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Anti-Death Penalty, on the 19th World Day Against Death Penalty
Today, 10 October 2021, we observe the 19th World Day Against Death Penalty. This year’s observance focuses on the plight of women who risk being sentenced to death, those who are already in the death row, those who were pardoned or whose sentences were commuted. Likewise, we continue to call for the abolition of death […]
Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty, Jacqueline Ann de Guia, in support of a gender-responsive legislation protecting women and girls during pandemics and disasters
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) lauds the filling of Senate Bill No. 2372, also known as the proposed Gender-Responsive and Inclusive Pandemic and Disaster Management Act. Senate Bill No. 2732 recognises the gendered impacts of pandemics and other health concerns, emergencies, and disasters to women and girl-children, and seeks better protection for them through […]
Written statement of the CHRP for the 47th Session of the Human Rights Council: Annual Full-Day Discussion on the Human Rights of Women
5-6 July 2021 The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines[1] (hereafter “the Commission”) submits its written statement for the 47th Session of the Human Rights Council’s Annual Discussion on Women’s Rights. This statement gives particular focus on the following issues: Violence against women and girls with disabilities Socio-economic situation of women during the COVID-19 […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit, Focal Commissioner on Gender Equality and Women’s Human Rights in commemoration of the International Day of Action for Women’s Health
Today, May 28, as the world commemorates the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) gives the spotlight to how the Covid – 19 pandemic has disproportionally affected women, their health and overall well-being. While the pandemic has affected all of us, this public health crisis has magnified and […]
Statement of CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez Dumpit, Focal Commissioner for Women’s and Gender Rights, on the dire situation of women fisherfolks in the time of Covid-19 pandemic
One of the key sectors identified by the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) are women fisherfolks. Despite the significant size of the fishing industry and its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and despite the fact that fish is a huge part of Filipino diet, fisherfolks remain to be among the poorest of the […]
CHR recognises role of women in addressing the pandemic, in defending human rights
QUEZON CITY—The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) dedicated this year’s celebration of the National Women’s Month to all women who continue to stand at the frontlines in addressing the current Covid-19 pandemic and in the face of rampant human rights violations. “Women and girls have shown courage and leadership in responding to the [health] crisis […]
Pahayag ni Commissioner Karen S. Gomez-Dumpit ukol sa lumalaganap ng pambabastos at karahasan laban sa kababaihan, lalo na sa social media
Ang Komisyon sa mga Karapatang Pantao (CHR) ay matagal nang kumikilios para matigil ang karahasan laban sa mga kababaihan. Matagal nang mariing tinututulan ng Komisyon ang anumang uri ng victim blaming at mga kaugaliang nagbabalewala at nagsasantabi sa karahasan laban sa kababaihan. Matagal na ring kinokondena ng CHR ang karahasan, lalo na kung ito ay […]