THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR), in a statement, said it extends its heartfelt gratitude to the House of Representatives (HOR) for their full support in advancing the CHR Charter Bill, which successfully hurdled the rigorous scrutiny of the Committee on Appropriations on Jan. 21, 2025.
THE Commission on Human Rights , in a statement, said it extends its heartfelt gratitude to the House of Representatives for their full support in advancing the CHR Charter Bill, which successfully hurdled the rigorous scrutiny of the Committee on Appropriations on Jan. 21, 2025.'Through the efforts of the House Committee on Appropriations, the current draft of the substitute bill is now awaiting its final reading before being formally transmitted to the Senate.
'If we are to have a truly independent national human rights institution , we humbly appeal to our honorable legislators to ensure that the CHR Charter Bill becomes law. This will allow us to strengthen our services, particularly for vulnerable sectors and grassroots communities, while being a leading NHRI globally,' CHR Commissioner Faydah Maniri Dumarpa said during the Committee on Appropriations hearing.Other legislators who played instrumental roles include Reps.
Recognizes House Of Representatives Support Of Charter Bill
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