Gender And Development Corner

CHR, your GENDER OMBUD

Explore the CHR’s Gender and Development (GAD) initiatives and resources dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering marginalized groups. This page brings together essential guidelines, handbooks, and reports designed to strengthen GAD programs and integrate gender perspectives across the Commission’s work. Learn more about our commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable society!

GBV Observatory

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Observatory

The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Observatory is a vital external resource dedicated to making GBV visible and improving access to relevant information and support. It serves as a comprehensive hub, offering a rich repository of data that includes international treaties, domestic laws, jurisprudence, and most importantly, the lived experiences of women, girls, and members of the LGBTQI community affected by GBV.

This dynamic platform provides current research, reports, and situationers, documenting how laws are implemented and how GBV manifests in various contexts. Beyond the Commission on Human Rights’ own reports, it integrates efforts from other government agencies, academic institutions, civil society organizations, and partners. The GBV Observatory directly contributes to the Commission’s mandate as a Gender Ombud, helping to monitor state obligations in addressing GBV and informing key policy recommendations.

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GADC UPDATES

Press Statement, Statements

Pride Without Prejudice: CHR Calls for Stronger Protection of LGBTQIA+ Rights

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the nation in celebrating Pride Month 2026, and stands in solidarity with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and more ( LGBTQIA+) community. Pride Month is not only a celebration of

CHR leads ‘Women in Media’ Forum, advocates women journalists’ welfare on International Women Human Rights Defenders Day

Women journalists stand as human rights defenders whose work safeguards truth and upholds the democratic fabric of our society. Anchored on this recognition, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR), in its role as the country’s Gender Ombud, spearheaded the “Women

CHR releases situation report on gender-based challenges faced by solo parents in the Philippines

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has released a situation report highlighting the gendered challenges faced by solo parents in the Philippines. The report underscores the need for urgent, rights-based interventions to ensure their protection and access to essential services.

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the recent killings of transgender women

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) strongly condemns the recent killings of two transgender women. On 23 June 2025, Ali Macalintal, a transgender woman and former broadcaster, was gunned down at her workplace. On the same day, the lifeless body

CHR, PANTAY sign MOA for gender equality in schools

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), through its Chairperson Richard P. Palpal-latoc, and the Philippine Anti-Discrimination Alliance of Youth Leaders (PANTAY) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Monday, 9 June 2025, as partners in promoting gender

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

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the series of reported rape cases against children nationwide

(Trigger warning: violence, sexual assault, child rape, killings) The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) vehemently denounces the series of reported rape cases against children across the country. These appalling incidents are a grave violation of human rights and highlight the

CHR discusses rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives for women deprived of liberty to Asia-Pacific women judges

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), represented by Commissioner Faydah Maniri Dumarpa, took part in the 2024 Asia and the Pacific Regional Conference of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ) and the 2024 National Convention of the Philippine Women

Gender And Development Corner

CHR, your GENDER OMBUD

GBV Observatory

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Observatory

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GADC UPDATES

Pride Without Prejudice: CHR Calls for Stronger Protection of LGBTQIA+ Rights

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CHR leads ‘Women in Media’ Forum, advocates women journalists’ welfare on International Women Human Rights Defenders Day

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CHR releases situation report on gender-based challenges faced by solo parents in the Philippines

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the recent killings of transgender women

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CHR, PANTAY sign MOA for gender equality in schools

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CHR joins the Pride March 2024 celebration and urges for the passage of SOGIESC and Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination bills in Congress

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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights denouncing the series of reported rape cases against children nationwide

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CHR discusses rehabilitation and reintegration initiatives for women deprived of liberty to Asia-Pacific women judges

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OTHER GADC STORIES

Pride Without Prejudice: CHR Calls for Stronger Protection of LGBTQIA+ Rights

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights condemning the recent killings of transgender women

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the proposed amendments to the Safe Spaces Act in the Senate

Statement of CHR Commissioner Faydah Maniri Dumarpa, Focal for Gender, on the celebration of this year’s International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights over a viral video allegedly showing a transgender woman being compelled to get a haircut as a condition for enrollment at a school in Manila

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights strongly decrying the recent series of violence against women

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the approval of the SOGIESC equality bill by the House Committee on Women and Gender Equality

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the increasing prevalence of violence in communities

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights supporting the calls to ratify ILO Convention 190 to eradicate violence and harassment against women workers

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)

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights expressing grave alarm over incidences of violence against women and children

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the rape charges filed against two Calabarzon police officers

Gender Ombud calls for justice and condemns GBV against women and girls

Statement of the Commission on Human Rights on the red-tagging of an LGBTQI leader on SMNI news program

Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Department of Education’s reiteration of its Gender-Responsive Basic Education Policy

Statement of CHR Executive Director, Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the recent spate of violence perpetrated against women and killings across different localities in the country