Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination officially launches in the Philippines, DDB with ‘Institutional Roles’

To sustain and enhance the accomplishments under the United Nations Joint Programme on Human Rights, the Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination (SCHRC) under Administrative Order No. 22 was formally launched bringing together national government agencies and key stakeholders from various sectors to collaboratively advance human rights in the Country and to sustain the government’s efforts in strengthening mechanisms for the promotion and protection of human rights.

As part of the newly institutionalized Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination (SCHRC), the Dangerous Drugs Board, shall ensure the application and integration of human rights-based approach in the implementation of priority programs on drug abuse prevention and control.

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Building on the lessons and good practices from the United Nations Joint Programme on Human Rights, the Dangerous Drugs Board outlined its ways forward to further strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights under the Enhanced Philippine Anti-illegal Drugs Strategy.

Key priorities that will form part of the DDB’s institutional roles under the mechanism of the Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination include: increasing the availability and voluntary access to services as well as the capacity to address cross-cutting issues related to drug control, strengthening international cooperation and sustaining the efforts to enhance the communication strategy and research initiatives to address stigma and discrimination towards persons who use drugs.

The DDB extends its appreciation to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime as well as its partners from the national government agencies and civil society organizations for their commitment and for championing human rights in drug policy, working towards a better future for all.

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