Commission on Human Rights

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is the Philippines' primary human rights institution, tasked with protecting and promoting the rights of individuals through investigations, advocacy, and policy recommendations. It addresses a wide range of issues, including prison rights, LGBTQIA rights, child protection, and disaster response, often in collaboration with international bodies and local government units. Recent initiatives include launching the Laya Calculator app for prisoners and investigating human rights violations such as the forced separation of same-sex couples.