News DeskDubai, UAE – Attorney Faydah M. Dumarpa, Commissioner of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights, urged law enforcement agencies worldwide to attend the upcoming World Police Summit. The summit is being hailed as a significant platform for sharing best practices and fostering collaborations between law enforcement agencies and the private sector.
Dumarpa highlighted the summit’s potential impact on the fight against organised crime. “The World Police Summit helps law enforcement agencies from different parts of the world to cooperate, collaborate, and coordinate efforts to effectively combat and mitigate the impact of transnational organised crime,” she said. One of the sessions at the summit will focus on global best practices of security services in combating organised crime, providing valuable knowledge-sharing opportunities.
The Commissioner also addressed the international battle against hate crimes and discrimination, emphasising these as significant challenges for law enforcement due to their adverse effects on victims and communities. She underscored the importance of law enforcement agencies adopting specialised training programs to ensure all personnel are well-versed in human rights and anti-discrimination principles.
Dumarpa affirmed that the primary responsibility for upholding human rights rests with law enforcement officials in every aspect of life. She assured that human rights committees are committed to promoting civil and political rights and continuously strive to guarantee that everyone enjoys the full spectrum of civil and political rights outlined in the constitution without discrimination.
“Human rights committees collaborate with governments to develop laws, policies, and practices aimed at confronting hate crimes, discrimination, and incitement to violence. They also oversee the implementation of these laws, take necessary proactive measures, and report on incidents of hate crimes and discrimination,” Dumarpa said. She further added that human rights committees can work alongside law enforcement agencies to ensure they are adequately trained and equipped to address hate crimes and discrimination, promoting a legal framework based on human rights.
