6 The CHR and Its Mandatein the Promotion of Gender Equality & Women Empowerment persons with diverse sexual orientation and gender identity. While the Magna Carta of Women provides that the Philippine Commission on Women is the lead agency in capacitating government agencies on the law, the CHR shall likewise mainstream the promotion of women’s human rights and that of intersex persons and persons with diverse sexual orientation and gender identity in its continuing human rights promotion programs. Gender Ombud Guidelines The Gender Ombud Guidelines does not envision a new set of procedures but rather clarifies the scope of jurisdiction of the Commission as set out under the Magna Carta of Women. It identifies the types of violations/complaints which may be investigated, the investigation procedure to be followed, the system of referral and monitoring, the investigation protocols, the issuance of policy advisories and the promotion and monitoring activities to be undertaken. CHR Gender Ombud Guidelines

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