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Ep. 116: Karen Gomez-Dumpit Talks Navigating Peace and Rights Through Policy and Action

Ep. 116

CHR Commissioner Karen Gomez-Dumpit reflects on her journey safeguarding the peace and human rights of Filipinos in the ongoing challenge of translating promises into tangible policies and directives into action. Join us for an insightful conversation into the complexities of the war on drugs, radicalization, and the death penalty, through the lens of human rights.


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