Child rights violations persist despite removal from UN list
"A lower number of reported cases does not necessarily mean fewer violations."
Child rights violations persist despite removal from UN list
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Group seeks CHR investigation on Garzon detention
Group seeks CHR investigation on Garzon detention
"Her youth, academic excellence, and idealism should never be weaponized to rationalize custodial violations."
CHR Haran report revisited amid calls to reverse Talaingod 13 conviction
CHR Haran report revisited amid calls to reverse Talaingod 13 conviction
The CHR concluded that there were indeed militarization and human rights violations committed by both the Philippine Army and paramilitary group Alamara within the ancestral lands of the Lumad in certain sitios in the towns of Talaingod and Kapalong in Davao del Norte.
Rights group reveals possible humanitarian law violations in Occidental Mindoro
Rights group reveals possible humanitarian law violations in Occidental Mindoro
Karapatan flagged the military offensives of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) as an overkill. At least four battalions were deployed, with an average size of at least 500 soldiers per battalion under the control of 203rd Infantry Brigade.
Youth activist, family harassed anew after filing CHR case vs cops
Youth activist, family harassed anew after filing CHR case vs cops
“I explained that I considered the incident a form of harassment because the police showed up at my house late at night and I was even warned that I was allegedly included in a military “hot list” and dissuaded me from joining rallies lest I’ll be abducted “should higher ups” mandate it,” Bergula said.
Farmer in Leyte pressured into intel role, files CHR case vs 3rd IB for intimidation amid refusal
Farmer in Leyte pressured into intel role, files CHR case vs 3rd IB for intimidation amid refusal
Rights group Katungod, in an interview, said that this pattern of harassment by the military and other state agents against farmers has been happening on the islands of Leyte and Samar.
CHR launches probe on operation vs LGBTQ in Maguindanao del Sur
CHR launches probe on operation vs LGBTQ in Maguindanao del Sur
LGBTQ organizations earlier asserted that there is no Philippine law as well that criminalizes same-sex relationships
Passage of SOGIESC Equality Bill, Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Bill sought in the 20th Congress
Passage of SOGIESC Equality Bill, Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Bill sought in the 20th Congress
“CHR emphasizes that Pride is more than just a celebration of colors—it is also a protest that asserts the rights of the LGBTQI community."
Online sexual abuse mainly due to poverty – CHR
Online sexual abuse mainly due to poverty – CHR
CHR said that there are gaps in the “child-sensitive handling of OSAEC cases—from reporting mechanisms and rescue operations to rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.”
Red-tagged veteran journalist to gov’t: ‘We need laws to criminalize red-tagging’
Red-tagged veteran journalist to gov’t: ‘We need laws to criminalize red-tagging’
“The allegations were baseless, but the implications were severe. Being publicly associated with terrorism puts my life at immediate risk,” Cong Corrales said.
CHR: Red-tagging among threats to press freedom
CHR: Red-tagging among threats to press freedom
In his keynote speech at the opening of the historic 1st Philippine Media Safety Summit, CHR Chairperson Richard Palpal-latoc said critical journalists are being subjected to red-tagging and surveillance, or are faced with the charges of libel or cyber libel.
Int’l rights group slams P1,000 ‘defunding’ of CHR
Int’l rights group slams P1,000 ‘defunding’ of CHR
“While the CHR's performance as a constitutional body may not have been fully satisfactory to many Filipinos, its mandate is important in combatting human rights abuses."
Suspect in abduction of Jonas Burgos shows no proof of alibi
Suspect in abduction of Jonas Burgos shows no proof of alibi
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“He could not look at me straight in the eye… He obviously evaded me.” – Mrs. Edita Burgos
Samar Island in Agony
Samar Island in Agony
Interfaith Mission reports 2 rights violations every day This is one of those cases when cold figures can heat one up. From February to May alone, a total of 276 cases of human rights violations were recorded in Samar, involving the controversial Brig. Gen. Jovito...
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