The efficacy of National Human Rights Institutions : assessing the mandate of the commission on human rights of the Philippines in evolving contexts
Issued Date
2024
Copyright Date
2018
Language
eng
File Type
application/pdf
No. of Pages/File Size
viii, 65 leaves : ill.
Access Rights
open access
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ผลงานนี้เป็นลิขสิทธิ์ของมหาวิทยาลัยมหิดล ขอสงวนไว้สำหรับเพื่อการศึกษาเท่านั้น ต้องอ้างอิงแหล่งที่มา ห้ามดัดแปลงเนื้อหา และห้ามนำไปใช้เพื่อการค้า
Rights Holder(s)
Mahidol University
Bibliographic Citation
Thesis (M.A. (Human Rights and Democratisation))--Mahidol University, 2018
Suggested Citation
Nir Lama, 1984- The efficacy of National Human Rights Institutions : assessing the mandate of the commission on human rights of the Philippines in evolving contexts. Thesis (M.A. (Human Rights and Democratisation))--Mahidol University, 2018. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/91749
Title
The efficacy of National Human Rights Institutions : assessing the mandate of the commission on human rights of the Philippines in evolving contexts
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Advisor(s)
Abstract
The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, the Executive Order No. 163, and other legislation provide human rights protection and promotion mandate to the Commission on Human Rights of the Philippines (CHRP). It is one of the few National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) established before the UN adopted the Paris Principles, which guide the functioning of NHRIs. The CHRP has been performing its functions according to the same mandate for 30 years though contexts have changed. This study undertook semi-structured interviews with six informants and a questionnaire from one informant at the central level to investigate whether the CHRP has been effective within its original mandate given contextual changes and challenges. This methodology was complemented by documentary research in order to explore what other alternative sources of power can help the Philippine NHRI to fulfill its mandate when the regime is repressive. The study finds that the investigation carried out by the CHRP under its protection mandate is inadequate and its promotional function has not been effective. The current mandate of the CHRP falls short of the mandate provided in the Paris Principles for the NHRIs. The mandate of the CHRP needs to be expanded through legislation, possibly a CHRP Charter/Act. The study shows that the collaboration between CSOs and the NHRI is crucial to counter attacks by a repressive government. The linkages with the legislature, creative interventions, innovative programs, strong NHRI legislation, collaboration with partners, competent membership and staffs, among other factors contribute to the effectiveness of the CHRP.
Description
Human Rights and Democratisation (Mahidol University 2018)
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Degree Level
Master's degree
Degree Department
Institute of Human Rights and Peace Studies
Degree Discipline
Human Rights and Democratisation
Degree Grantor(s)
Mahidol University