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In another forum, CHRP-AVO Director, Dr. Renante A. Basas attended the National Consultation on HIV/AIDS, Law, Ethics and Human Rights held at the Bayview Park Hotel on March 11-12, 2004 .
This national consultation is part of the project launched by the Asia-Pacific Regional Representative of the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in partnership with UNAIDS. Its primary purpose is to develop a common understanding of the patterns of HIV/AIDS related Human Rights issues focusing on communities directly affected by the epidemic and integrate recommendations for the government to initiate practical ways in addressing the issue.
Dr. Basas , a noted expert in HIV related issues, discussed the international instruments specifically the Convention Against Torture in relation to the maltreatment or degrading treatment of persons living with HIV/AIDS.
CHRP Commissioner Quintin B. Cueto III , together with Robert P. Alcantara of the Legal and Investigation Office, attended the " Roundtable Dialogue on Indigenous Peoples' Human Rights" , at Balay Kalinaw , UP Campus, Diliman , Quezon City on February 27, 2004. Special Rapporteur Rodolfo Stavenhagen , was the representative of UN Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Indigenous Peoples ( IPs ).
The dialogue aimed at greater understanding, commitment and concrete actions to address the plight of the country's IPs community. It was sponsored by the Indigenous Peoples ( IPs ) organizations such as: Anthropology Watch, Cordillera Peoples Alliance, DINTEG, Inter-Peoples Exchange, Kalipunan ng mga Katutubong Mamamayan , LRC- Ksk , Philippine Association for InterCultural Development, and Tebtebba Foundation.
This afforded the participants the opportunity to present their testimonies on alleged human rights violations against the IP sector.
Commissioner Cueto , then issued a directive to concerned CHRP regional offices to probe the cases and issues raised. Regions II, and XII have submitted their respective reports, while region IV already resolved two (2) cases.
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