CHR, DOLE launch LIFE Assistance Program for labor rights activists

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) launched a financial assistance program called the Labor, Intervention, Financial, and Economic (LIFE) Assistance Program to support labor rights activists and workers affected by labor rights violations.

This initiative aims to provide various forms of aid such as livelihood assistance, scholarships, internships, skills training under TESDA, and referrals to relevant government services.

The LIFE program is a result of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) and Data Sharing Agreement signed between CHR and DOLE in October 2023, reflecting the government's commitment to address labor-related challenges identified by the International Labour Organization.

CHR emphasizes its support for inter-agency cooperation in protecting workers' rights and ensuring their practical implementation through responsive programs like the LIFE program.

Eligible beneficiaries will be identified based on a nationwide list of investigated labor-related cases submitted by CHR, with formal recognition during Labor Day ceremonies.