MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government should show its commitment to human rights and democracy not just by words, but also by actions, United Nations (UN) special rapporteur Agnes Callamard said Friday.
During the online forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP), Callamard, an international human rights investigator, cited means — as well as challenges — on how the Philippine government can uphold its commitment to the protection of human rights.
“My suggestion would be that the Philippines should demonstrate its stated commitment to human rights and democracy… We need to see action, not just words,” she said.
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