CHR: Dignity of all A just and humane Philippine society of As - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

VISION:

A just and humane Philippine society of persons equal in opportunity, living a life of dignity, and forever vigilant against abuses and oppression.

MISSION:

As conscience of government and the people, we seek truth in human rights issues. As beacon of truth, we make people aware of their rights, and guide government and society towards actions that respect the rights of all, particularly those who cannot defend themselves—the disadvantaged, marginalized, and vulnerable.

CHR: Dignity of all

VISION

A just and humane Philippine society of persons equal in

• pportunity, living a life of dignity,

and forever vigilant against abuses and oppression.

CHR: Dignity of all

MISSION

As conscience of government and the people, we seek truth in human rights issues. As beacon of truth, we make people aware of their rights, and guide government and society towards actions that respect the rights of all, particularly those who cannot defend themselves—the disadvantaged, marginalized, and vulnerable.

CHR: Dignity of all

REGION I

CAR

REGION II

• No. 05 Pabbablo St., Regional Government Center Carig Sur,

REGION III

REGION IV

• cor. M.L. Quezon St., San Pablo City, Laguna 4000 | (049) 562 5415

REGION V

NCR

SAAC Building, Commonwealth Ave. UP Complex, Diliman, Quezon City | (02) 928 7098

REGION VI

REGION VII

REGION VIII

• Cor. Maharlika and Apitong St., Brgy. 92, 6500

REGION IX

REGION X

REGION XI

CARAGA

2nd Flr., CAP Bldg., J.C. Aquino cor J. Rosales Ave., 8600 Butuan City | (085) 815 2247

REGION XII

CHR REGIONAL OFFICES

CHR: Dignity of all

CHR: Dignity of all

POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CHR

(ART. XIII, SEC. 18, 1987 CONSTITUTION)

Investigate all forms of human rights violations.

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CHR: Dignity of all

POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CHR

(ART. XIII, SEC. 18, 1987 CONSTITUTION)

Regular Jail Visitations

Exercise visitorial powers over jails, prisons, or detention facilities.

Insert pictures of jail visitation in your region (e.g. field investigation, forensic, exhumation,etc.)

CHR: Dignity of all

POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE CHR

(ART. XIII, SEC. 18, 1987 CONSTITUTION)

Regular Jail Visitations

Exercise visitorial powers over jails, prisons, or detention facilities.

Insert pictures of jail visitation in your region (e.g. field investigation, forensic, exhumation,etc.)

Adopt its operational guidelines and rules of procedure, and cite contempt for violations thereof in accordance with the Rules of Court;

Provide appropriate legal measures for the protection of human rights of all persons within the Philippines, as well as Filipinos residing abroad, and provide for preventive measure and legal aid services to the underprivileged whose human rights have been violated or need protection.

Recommend to the Congress effective measures to promote human rights and to provide for compensation to victims

• f violations of human rights, or their

families;

Monitor the Philippine Government compliance with international treaty on human rights;

Grant immunity from prosecution to any person whose testimony or whose possession of documents or other evidence is necessary or convenient to determine the truth in any investigation conducted by it or under its authority;

Request the assistance of any department, bureau, office, or agency in the performance of its functions;

Appoint its officers and employees in accordance with law; and Perform such other duties and functions as may be provided by law

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