Earning profits shouldn’t come at expense of people’s rights, CHR says after Glutamax fiascoMANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights called on companies and even advertising agencies Tuesday to respect and protect people’s rights after a skin-whitening brand earned the ire of the public for its controversial advertisements. The advertisements of Glutamax—both billboards and social media posts—portrayed morena women at a disadvantage over fair-skinned ones. “As such, the Commission on Human Rights reminds business, as a secondary duty bearer, of their moral obligation to ensure respect and protection of the rights of all, given their capacity to influence how others would enjoy their rights and their ability to shape people’s worldview,” De Guia said. She said that presenting option to lighten one’s skin should not perpetuate colorism, particularly discriminating against those with darker skin. “Instead, we hope that they use their respective platforms to encourage greater acceptance of our diversity and oneness as part of one humanity,” De Guia said.

Source: Philippine Star April 16, 2019 09:45 UTC