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 lauding SB No. 2658 which seeks to provide free menstrual products to the marginalized
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) commends Senate Bill (SB) No. 2658, also known as the Free Menstrual Products Act, as it empowers the health and social development of women, particularly those in the indigent sectors. SB 2658, filed by Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara, requires the Department of Health (DOH), together with the […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights, as the country’s Gender Ombud, commending the Quezon City government’s innovations for the protection of women’s rights
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), as the country’s Gender Ombud under the Magna Carta of Women, lauds the Quezon City government for its fruitful efforts to protect women’s and children’s rights, as recognised by the Regional Inter-agency Monitoring Team (RIMT) of the Department of the Interior and Local Government-National Capital Region (DILG-NCR). Besides giving […]
Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on President Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘Miss Universe’ rape joke
19 July 2017 PRESS RELEASE Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on President Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘Miss Universe’ rape joke The Commission on Human Rights continues to express grave concern over actions that incite violence against women, especially coming from someone who holds the most powerful position in the country. While condemning the crime, […]