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Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, lauding the commitment of the government to end teenage pregnancies in the country

The recent signing of the Executive Order 141 s. of 2021 affirms the State’s obligation to protect and promote the rights of all persons, particularly the rights of young women who are vulnerable to adolescent pregnancies.

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) echoes the proposed actions of the government to make the prevention of teenage pregnancies a national priority across all relevant institutions. This demonstrates a whole-of-government approach in addressing a deeply seated problem that results to social, economic, and health consequences to young women and to the overall fabric of our nation.

As the Philippine Gender Ombud, the CHR has been active in supporting government policies and making recommendations to address persisting issues of women and girls, with focus on reproductive health rights. We have consistently raised how a young girl’s life can change dramatically if she becomes pregnant. This entails deprivation of life opportunities such as education and employment; decline in health; and increased vulnerability to poverty, violence, and social exclusion.

Together with partner government agencies and civil society organisations, we find avenues where we can push for policies that ensure the protection and fulfilment of girls’ rights and advocating for the best interest of the child. One of the necessary steps we have identified is to popularise a comprehensive sexuality education and sexual reproductive health care to help girls avoid pregnancy. Likewise, we push for the provision of necessary support to pregnant young women including access to justice, education, and work opportunities. It is our society’s responsibility to make sure that teenage pregnant women and mothers get a chance to reach their full potential.

We have high hopes in the implementation of this policy and expect that it will be integrated in the overall plans and programs of the government to genuinely address the toxic environment and situation where teenage girls fall into. The Commission will continue its work in voicing out the experiences on the ground of the most marginalised, disadvantaged, and vulnerable populations, especially women and girls. ###

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