Speeches
CPDG Solidarity Message for PridePH 2023
June 27, 2023We believe that people’s issues are gender issues. Under the looming Marcos Jr. administration, the rising prices of commodities and transportation fares, along with decreased wages and currency value, have intensified the struggles faced by marginalized and subordinated sectors, especially women and the LGBTQ+ community.
Stakeholders’ Review of the 4th UPR Cycle of the Philippines
February 17, 2023Closing Remarks, CPDG Vice President Rochelle M. Porras, 17 February 2023 Thank you to all that worked on this, it has been months, for many of us many many months of engagements for the 4th cycle of UPR, 250 recommendations. We have much to do but this small step of success must also be celebrated, […]
Stakeholders’ Review of the 4th UPR Cycle of the Philippines
February 17, 2023Opening Remarks of CHR Chairperson Atty. Richard P. Palpal-latoc, 17 February 2023 Distinguished guests, our partners, the Civil Society Organizations, colleagues from the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Signe Poulsen and Ms Arbena Kuriu, fellow human rights defenders, friends, ladies and gentlemen, a pleasant morning to all! It is an […]