FILE PHOTO: UN Particular Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, arrives to a press convention in Tegucigalpa, on October 27, 2023. The Division of International Affairs (DFA) stated the “authorities is assured” that by way of talks with native stakeholders, Khan will discover out that freedom of expression is vibrant within the Philippines.(Photograph by Orlando SIERRA / AFP)
MANILA, Philippines — The Division of International Affairs (DFA) stated the “authorities is assured” that by way of talks with native stakeholders, a United Nations (UN) particular rapporteur will discover out that freedom of expression is vibrant within the nation.
MANILA, Philippines — The Division of International Affairs (DFA) stated the “authorities is assured” that by way of talks with native stakeholders, a United Nations (UN) particular rapporteur will discover out that freedom of expression is vibrant within the nation.
UN Particular Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan is about to go to the nation from January 23 to February 2, the DFA has introduced, including that Khan could be coming to the nation upon the invitation of the Philippines authorities.
In line with the DFA, Khan’s go to is a chance for her “to understand the well-rooted and flourishing democracy of the Philippines, because the oldest democratic Republic in Asia, as seen within the vibrant media panorama and civic area.”
“The federal government is assured that by way of significant dialogues and conferences with authorities, media, civil society organizations, and different stakeholders, Ms. Khan will see for herself the transparency and progressive agenda of the federal government [concerning] the promotion and safety of freedom of speech and expression,” the DFA stated in a press release Saturday.
It famous that Khan is the third UN particular rapporteur to go to the Philippines in 14 months.
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In December 2022, UN Particular Rapporteur on the sale and exploitation of kids Fatimah Singhateh visited the nation whereas UN Particular Rapporteur on local weather change and human rights Ian Fry visited in November 2023.
“The Philippines cooperates in good religion with worldwide human rights mechanisms, and helps funding for cooperation to construct human rights capacities in creating nations,” the DFA reiterated.
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“The Philippines takes pleasure in its human rights agenda, constructed over a long time and throughout totally different administrations, which has set essential benchmarks within the safety and promotion of the rights of assorted marginalized communities, together with migrant employees, ladies, youngsters, indigenous peoples, refugees, stateless individuals, people with disabilities, and different weak teams,” it added.
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