CHR hopes for 'better' observance of human rights standards with Robredo in ICAD

The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday said it hopes that Vice President Leni Robredo's co-chairmanship of the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs (ICAD) would mean better protection of human rights in the administration's anti-illegal drugs campaign.

"Being a vocal advocate of human rights, we hope that this translates into the better observance of human rights standards including greater transparency in drug operations; investigations into alleged cases of extrajudicial killings, illegal arrests, and other human rights observations," CHR spokesperson Atty. Jacqueline Ann de Guia said in a statement.

She added that demanding accountability from those who violated laws and human dignity must be prioritized.

Robredo recently accepted President Rodrigo Duterte's offer to have her onboard the controversial drug war after she expressed that the campaign should be re-evaluated.

"Kahit sabihin na nating ang alok na ito ay pamumulitika lamang, at hindi naman talaga ako susundin ng mga ahensiya, at gagawin nila ang lahat para hindi ako magtagumpay, handa akong tiisin ang lahat ng ito,” Robredo said.

“Dahil kung mayroon akong maililigtas na kahit isang inosenteng buhay, ang sinasabi ng prinsipyo at puso ko ay kailangan ko itong subukan,” she added. —Dona Magsino/KG, GMA News