Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines

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The Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines is an independent constitutional body mandated to investigate human rights violations and promote and protect human rights throughout the country.

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Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf constitutional commission
government agency of the Philippines
national human rights institution
appointmentBy President of the Philippines
composition Chairperson and four Commissioners
continent Asia
cooperatesWith Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions
Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions
United Nations human rights system
surface form: United Nations human rights mechanisms
country Philippines
establishedBy Constitution of the Philippines
surface form: 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
focus civil and political rights
economic, social, and cultural rights promotion
rights of LGBTQI+ persons
rights of children
rights of indigenous peoples
rights of persons deprived of liberty
rights of persons with disabilities
rights of women
function appoint its officers and employees in accordance with law
conduct investigations on its own or on complaint by any party
establish a continuing program of research, education, and information to enhance respect for human rights
grant immunity from prosecution to persons whose testimony is necessary to ascertain the truth in investigations
monitor the Philippine Government’s compliance with international treaty obligations on human rights
provide legal measures for the protection of human rights of all persons within the Philippines
recommend to Congress effective measures to promote human rights and provide compensation to victims of violations
request assistance of any department, bureau, office, or agency in the performance of its functions
visit jails, prisons, or detention facilities
hasJurisdictionOver alleged human rights violations by non-state actors when the state is implicated
alleged human rights violations by state agents
headquartersLocation Metro Manila
Quezon City
independence independent from the executive, legislative, and judicial branches
jurisdiction Philippines
language English
Filipino
legalBasis Article XIII of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
mandate assist in the formulation of programs for the protection of human rights of the vulnerable and marginalized
investigate human rights violations involving civil and political rights
monitor government compliance with international human rights obligations
promote and protect human rights in the Philippines
provide human rights education and information
recommend measures to Congress and the President for effective promotion of human rights
regionServed Philippines
reportsTo no specific branch of government
public of the Philippines
termLength fixed term as provided by law
typeOfOrganization independent, collegial body
website https://chr.gov.ph/

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Philippine government hasIndependentBody Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines
Committee on Justice and Human Rights of the Senate of the Philippines oversees Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines