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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