HAU Renews Commitment to Human Rights Education with CHR
College of Criminal Justice Education and Forensics
September 19, 2024
The University reaffirmed its dedication to fostering human rights education by renewing and strengthening its Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) at a ceremony held last September 19, 2024, in Malolos City, Bulacan.
This renewed partnership designates HAU as the Center of Human Rights Education, underscoring the university's pivotal role in promoting and upholding human rights principles within the academic community and beyond.
The MoA was officially signed by Mr. Leopoldo Jaime N. Valdes, the OIC-President of HAU, and Atty. Richard P. Palpal-latoc, the Chairperson of the CHR with the presence of Dr. Niño M. Kabiling, Dean, College of Criminal Justice Education and Forensics(CCJEF) and Atty. Leorae Valmonte, Regional Director, CHR Region 3. The HAU Center for Human Rights Education operates under the auspices of the CCJEF.
This collaboration between HAU and CHR is poised to yield a range of initiatives and programs aimed at advancing human rights education. These may include community extension, workshops, dialogue, seminars, training sessions, and research projects designed to raise awareness, deepen understanding, and cultivate a culture of respect for human rights among students, faculty, and the broader community.
The renewal of this MoA signifies HAU's unwavering commitment to integrating human rights principles into its academic programs and contributing to a more just and equitable society. Through this partnership, HAU and CHR are poised to make a significant impact in fostering a generation of individuals who are not only knowledgeable about human rights but also actively engaged in their promotion and protection.