12/06/2026
๐๐๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฟ๐๐พ๐ผ๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐พ๐๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐๐๐
Barangay officials from the Municipality of Taraka participated in a Human Rights Education and Orientation on the Establishment of Human Rights Action Center Orientation aimed at strengthening their knowledge and capacity in promoting and protecting human rights within their communities.
The activity highlighted the important role of barangay officials in responding to human rights concerns and ensuring that local mechanisms are in place to address issues effectively. Participants were encouraged to support the establishment and operation of functional Human Rights Action Centers that can provide accessible assistance to community members in accordance with the Barangay Local Governance Code.
The session was facilitated by Ms. Junayrah M. Galman, MLGOO VI, who discussed the significance of Human Rights Action Centers, their legal foundations, and their role in advancing responsive and accountable local governance. She also provided an overview of basic human rights concepts and common human rights issues encountered at the community level.
A lecture on Human Rights Monitoring and Documentation was likewise rendered by Special Investigator Aminoden M. Macaradi in order to enhance the participants' ability to properly record, report, and refer cases when necessary.
The activity served as a valuable opportunity to strengthen the commitment of barangay officials in upholding human rights and fostering a more responsive and rights-based approach to public service. It highlighted the importance of establishing functional and responsive Human Rights Action Centers that truly serve their intended purpose.
