Ateneo Human Rights Center Welcomes New Leadership: Executive Director and Internship Director Named
The Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) officially announces the appointment of its new Executive Director, Atty. Nicolene Arcaina. Atty. Arcaina is an alumna of the Ateneo Law School (ALS) and AHRC Internship Program (Batch Kapatian, Summer Internship Program 2015).
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The Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) is a university-based institution engaged in the promotion and protection of human rights in the Philippines. With its vision to have a just and humane society and the mission to respect, protect and promote human rights most especially in the Philippines, the AHRC works to achieve its objectives through engagement with communities and partner organisations.
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Civil Society Organizations from Southeast Asia and Philippine Government Stakeholders Convene for the 2025 Kapihan on Human Rights
Civil society organizations (CSOs) from across Southeast Asia, together with key Philippine government agencies, convened to discuss pressing human rights concerns in the ASEAN region during the Kapihan on Human Rights 2026. This year’s dialogue centered on the theme...
AHRC staff and interns join Rule of Law Forum, meet with Amal Clooney
Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) staff and interns attended the Rule of Law Forum held on November 14, 2025, at the University of the Philippines Professional Schools Auditorium in Bonifacio Global City. AHRC Executive Director Atty. Nicolene Arcaina served as one of...
AHRC Resident Interns Undergo Capacity Development Training in Preparation for Anti-Impunity Clinics
The Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) is all set for its newest project in partnership with the Royal Norwegian Embassy titled “The Anti-Impunity Clinics: Addressing Impunity and Access to Justice Gaps in Gross Human Rights Violations against Human Rights and...
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Statement on the Passing of Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Chito Gascon
The Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) joins the nation in mourning the passing of Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Chairperson Jose Luis Martin “Chito” C. Gascon. Chair Chito is well known in the human rights circles not only in the Philippines but also in the region...
Statement on Ombudsman Samuel Martires’ proposal to penalize those who make commentaries on SALNs
The Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) expresses its concern over the recent statements and policies made by Ombudsman Samuel Martires on restricting public access to Statements of Assets and Liabilities (SALNs) of public officials and employees. In particular, the...
A STEP TOWARDS JUSTICE: STATEMENT ON THE ICC PROSECUTOR FATOU BENSOUDA’S REQUEST TO INVESTIGATE THE CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY UNDER DUTERTE’S DRUG WAR
The Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) welcomes the International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor’s request for authorization to open a formal investigation into the alleged crimes against humanity committed in the Philippines concerning the Duterte...
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