Mindanao, the Philippines' southernmost island, is a place of paradox. Its lush landscapes and rich cultural tapestry paint a picture of paradise, but beneath this beauty lies a troubling reality. An ongoing human rights crisis has cast a long shadow over Mindanao, turning it into a paradise caged in conflict and uncertainty.

Mindanao’s human rights crisis 

President Marcos appointed Atty. Beda Epres as the new CHR commissioner, in which the lawyer will now serve the country in terms of human rights until 2029 with his new position.

A former anti-corruption prosecutor is new CHR head

GENEVA, Switzerland — Faced with allegations of grave violations in China and Russia, the UN body created to address rights abuses seems paralyzed by uncertainty on how to respond.

UN HR Council’s credibility at stake over China, Russia response

The Philippine government should improve its human rights situation amidst “no improvement” in its justice system.

UN asked to be firmer vs. HR violations in the Phl

US-based Human Rights Watch is dismayed by the UN Human Rights Council’s inaction on the Philippines’ cases of human rights abuses, making justice and accountability remain elusive as ever.

Rights groups dismayed at UNHRC’s inaction

The Philippines should involve the International Criminal Court in crimes against human rights.

UN Human Rights tells Phl to cooperate in ICC probe

Organization in ASEAN flagged the Philippines for its alleged rampant violations of human and labor rights, while ILO confirmed that a high-level mission will arrive in 2023 to look into the killings of trade unionists.

ASEAN unions flagged Phl.

The United Nation Human Rights Committee asked the Philippines to review and amend portions of its Anti-Terrorism Act in compliance with the international treaty on civil and political rights. 

UN tells Phl. to amend the Anti-Terrorism Act

Members of the Kilusang Pagwawasto ng Kasaysayan (KPK) headed by alleged former communist rebels Jeffrey "Ka Eric" Celiz, Jose "Ka Pete" Arce Jr. and their supporters burn papers denouncing the atrocities of  the Communist Party, the New People's Army and the National Democratic Front in front of the Commission on Human Rights headquarters in Quezon City on Wednesday, March 29.

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The United Nations Human Rights Council was urged to conduct its own investigation into human rights violations in the Philippines in order to prevent further violations within the country.

Lawyers group asks UN to probe HR abuses in Phl.

UN asked to be firmer vs. HR violations in the Phl.

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