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THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) launched the 2025 Training on Human Rights-Based Approach (HRBA) to Reporting at Luxent Hotel on March 31, 2025. This training was part of CHR's ongoing efforts to support journalists in strengthening ethical, responsible and human rights-centered reporting.
Building on the momentum of the 2023 National Media Forum, which spotlighted the challenges faced by media practitioners, this initiative sought to equip journalists with the tools and knowledge necessary to integrate HRBA principles into their reporting both in traditional and digital platforms.
Aligned with the Philippine Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists, this training aims to cultivate a media environment that is ethical, inclusive and rights-respecting, ensuring that stories not only inform but also empower and uphold human dignity.
RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) offers a training program to Filipino journalists to promote awareness of the human rights-based approach to reporting. PHOTO FROM CHR WEBSITE
CHR believes that through this capacity-building effort, media professionals will gain a deeper understanding of the HRBA in journalism, including its application in news writing, investigative reporting and digital content creation.
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Given the complex challenges facing the media sector, particularly in the digital age, it is crucial to reinforce journalists' skills in fact-checking, responsible reporting and human rights-based storytelling. These are essential in upholding truth, promoting accountability and preserving the integrity of journalism in service of democracy in these modern times.
"As truth-tellers and storytellers, journalists carry the immense responsibility of shaping public discourse," said CHR Chairman Richard Palpal-latoc.
