The Commission on Human Rights has expressed its support for a proposed law that seeks to protect the rights of incarcerated women.
“As the country’s independent national human rights institution, we recognize the distinct needs of these women, particularly as mothers, and emphasize the importance of providing the necessary services and interventions to support them,” the CHR said.
House Bill 402 mandates deprived women’s rights to healthcare, right to stay with their infant children in infirmaries, right against punishment by close confinement or disciplinary segregation, right to education and information, and right to legal assistance in filing complaints.
“The Commission hopes that this initiative will pave the way for the implementation of more policies and initiatives that will be beneficial to the welfare of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), while paying attention to the specific needs of women,” the statement continued.
“We look forward to the passage of HB No. 402 in order to effectively protect and promote the rights of women deprived of liberty in line with international human rights standards,” it added.
The CHR stated that they would continue to advocate for policies promoting equal treatment for all persons. — Jiselle Anne Casucian/VBL, GMA Integrated News
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