CHR optimistic on new human rights super body’

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) yesterday expressed optimism that the "super body" formed by President Marcos will further enhance human rights protection in the country.

- JANVIC MATEO

Under Administrative Order 22, a Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination is tasked to sustain initiatives and accomplishments under the United Nations for the Joint Program on human rights (UNJP) in the areas of law enforcement, criminal justice and policymaking.

The CHR said it remained optimistic that the initiative "is a step in the right direction and will yield concrete and meaningful results while prioritizing a whole society approach from consultation to implementation." It also recognized concerns raised by various sectors about the new body, adding that it will remain fully independent and will continue with its role as intermediary between the government and civil society.