Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on DOH’s affirmation of the importance of informed consent during Covid-19 vaccination
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) welcomes the statement of the Department of Health that recognises a person’s inviolable right to informed consent when receiving Covid-19 vaccines. This position stresses the four elements of availability, accessibility, acceptability, and quality (also known as the AAAQ Framework) in the enjoyment of the right to health by all. Time and again we stress that, in ending this pandemic, respect and promotion of human rights must always be at the centre of all government actions. Human rights are not to be compromised, but should rather be prioritised. Ending this pandemic, after all, is in pursuit of the people right to health and a safe […]
CHR広報担当ジャクリーン・アン・デ・ギア弁護士による、トランスジェンダーの男性エベン市長殺害に関する声明
On the same week that we celebrated the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), Ebeng Mayor, a member of the trans masculine community, was recently found dead in Quezon City after being reported to be missing for days. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR), as the country’s Gender Ombud, denounces all forms of gender-based violence directed towards transgender and gender non-conforming people. For our part, we shall be conducting an independent investigation and shall work closely with the authorities in pursuing justice for Ebeng and their family. Such atrocious act epitomises the reality of members of the LGBTQIA+ community who face higher rates of hate-motivated violence, which […]