Human Rights Day in The Philippines

The observance of the Human Rights Day on December 10, 2011 centers on calling a stop to impunity in the Philippines. The government will join the global celebration of the International Human Rights Day that anchors on the theme: "End Impunity! Make Human Rights our Way of Life!"

Commission on Human Rights Regional Director Attorney Alberto Sipaco, Jr. explained on the meaning of the theme as to put "an end to crimes" and making the law enforcement "stronger with much political will".

Sipaco defined impunity as to "the state where people can just commit crimes without being apprehended." He said also: "If there's impunity, we might develop the culture of violence, and people might accept this state. If this happens, what kind of future can we give to the generations to come?" he told the Philippine Information Agency.

Very well said, Sir!