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Statement of the Commission on Human Rights welcoming the year 2025 with a positive outlook on advancing the human rights landscape in the country

  • December 30, 2024
  • 5:33 PM

The year 2024 has witnessed various challenges and developments in the human rights situation in the Philippines. As such, the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) reaffirms its commitment to upholding its mandate to protect and promote the dignity of all as we welcome the new year.

We have all worked hard this year to advance and mainstream the human rights agenda across communities, with our ultimate focus on upholding the dignity of every Filipino. While we may have achieved much, there is no doubt that we still have an expansive responsibility ahead of us to continuously address the injustices that persist in our society.

In the midst of our celebrations, let us not forget the essential principles that lie at the very core of our humanity—the principles of human rights. These inherent rights are the foundation upon which we build a just and equitable nation.

The Commission wishes everyone a year filled with greater opportunities to make a lasting impact on the cause of human rights and to further cultivate a sense of community that serves as a powerful symbol of our common humanity.

Happy New Year to all!

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