ORDINANCE NO. 2024-024

Summary/Additional Info:

This ordinance establishes the Naga City Human Rights Action Center (NCHRAC) under the Office of the City Mayor to operationalize and localize the Human Rights Action Center and Rule of Law (HRAC and ROL) framework of the CHR and DILG, as prescribed by Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1 s.2014.

The NCHRAC, with its Human Rights Action Team (NCHRAcT), is tasked to coordinate programs, ensure citywide compliance, and drive awareness and protection of civil, political, social, cultural, and economic rights.

Key functions include:

• Developing a local Human Rights Plan and integrating it in the city’s annual budget
• Coordinating grassroots human rights education, access to justice, and legal aid
• Managing a city-level database of human rights complaints and monitoring status updates
• Supporting Barangay Human Rights Action Teams (BHRAcTs) and compiling semestral reports
• Strengthening links with CHR, DILG, and civil society partners for implementation and advocacy
• Organizing the citywide Association of Human Rights Action Officers (HRAOs)
• Leading capacity-building activities for government officials on human rights issues

The ordinance mandates close collaboration across departments and civil society to promote inclusive, accountable governance and uphold constitutional values on human dignity and rights.