Marcos’ ‘ambitious’ UN plans hinged on fixing PH human rights issues — UN expertMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government’s plan to position itself as a global leader on human rights will depend on how meaningfully it addresses rights abuses back home, United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan said. "It can hardly be a security council member and not manage its own security problems in line with UN standards," Khan said. She added that effectively addressing domestic human rights issues would enhance the Philippines' “moral authority” on the global stage. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is the UN's primary body for maintaining international peace and security. In 2017, Duterte threatened to slap UN Special Rapporteur on summary executions Agnes Callamard, who was conducting an investigation related to his so-called "war on drugs."

Source: Philippine Star February 03, 2024 19:01 UTC