Statement of CHR Spokesperson, Atty Jacqueline Ann de Guia, on the Covid-19 outbreak in a juvenile detention facility in Davao City

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expresses deep concern for at least 49 youths who tested positive to Covid-19 at the Davao City Children’s Village or Bahay Pagasa, a temporary shelter in Tugbok District for children in conflict with the law (CICL). We recognise the prompt action taken by the local authorities to contain the […]