THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed support for proposals in the House of Representatives seeking to recognize civil partnerships between same-sex couples.
In a position paper on House Bills No. 1015 and 6782, or the proposed Act Recognizing the Civil Partnership of Couples, Providing for Their Rights and Obligations, the CHR stressed that same-sex civil partners should be granted rights to adoption, child custody, inheritance, and access to social protection programs as legal beneficiaries.
“CHR emphasizes that the right to equality and freedom from discrimination—as enshrined in domestic and international human rights frameworks—must be fully realized by ensuring that all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, enjoy equal protection under the law,” the commission said.
It added that extending equal rights and privileges to same-sex couples “will in no way diminish or infringe on the rights of married couples.”
