Tag: Commission on Human Rights
CHR tells world of red-tagging, misuse of counter-terror measures
CHR is seriously concerned about the Philippine government’s misuse of counter-terrorism measures to curtail the freedom of expression
CHR echoes UN expert’s call to stop red-tagging
The PTFoMS however earlier rejected Khan’s recommendations, alleging the UN expert had pre-judged the government
Threats to defund Philippines human rights body over abortion stance spark...
The CHR chairperson reversed the commission's position on abortion rights on November 15, declaring that the CHR is now "against abortion"
HRW urges Marcos to ensure transparency in appointing members of human...
“President-elect Marcos should appoint commissioners with proven track records of defending human rights,” said Human Rights Watch
Philippine Congress urged to call off moves to revive death penalty
The Commission on Human Rights has earlier also urged Congress to scrap all pending proposals seeking the reimposition of death penalty
‘Haiyan’ survivor calls on rights body to issue report on climate...
In 2015, Filipino activists filed a climate change and rights petition that sought to hold “carbon majors” responsible for the climate crisis
Philippine police told to answer ‘doubts of anomalous arrests’
Authorities should explain the arrest of the seven activists who were accused of possession of firearms and explosives -- CHR
CHR, nakikiisa sa Simbahan sa paggunita ng National Prison Awareness Week
“Restoring Hope and Healing during this Time of Pandemic through God’s Transforming Unconditional Love”
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