Gender identity – pointed at the head/brain, this is how a person identifies him/herself whether male, female or transgender Gender expression – pointed at the hand, this is how one expresses him/herself whether feminine or masculine in ways Sexual orientation – pointed at the heart, this identifies who you are attracted with, thus a person’s orientation can either be: heterosexual, homosexual (lesbian or gay), bisexual or asexual Any person who has been a victim of violence and/or discrimination may seek the assistance of CHR. They may lodge their complaint at the Regional Office who has jurisdiction of where the incident was committed. They may file cases of violation of MCW, human rights violations or any acts of discrimination. The complaint shall include the following details: 1. Name and address of complainant 2. Name and address of perpetrator 3. Type of violation committed 4. Actions undertaken by complainant thru different government agencies or organizations prior to seeking assistance from CHR In terms of monitoring compliance to MCW, CHR regional offices submits an annual report on Regional Women’s Human Rights & LGBTQI Profle, results of case monitoring, Gender Ombud reports, inquiry reports on special issues such as the Reproductive Health Law. CHR also issues advisories on certain current events issues such as President Rodrigo Duterte’s rape joke. Sample cases that have been investigated by regional offices: 1. Misuse of GAD fund 2. Violation of women’s right to reproductive health 3. Discrimination perpetuated by a family court judge 4. Discrimination against women: dismissal due to pregnancy 5. Discrimination against women: sexual harassment 6. Violence against women and request for support For people with diverse SOGIE: 1. Workplace discrimination 2. Discrimination in education setting (haircut and dress code, among others) 3. Investigation of hate crimes against LGBTQI persons 4. Psychological abuse or bullying on the basis of SOGIE Atty. Romero also highlighted the accomplishments of CHR Regional Office I for the period January to June 2019 covering the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. For the period covered, the CHR has assisted a total of 294 clients, 56% of which are females, while males comprised the remaining 46%. The Commission was also able to 5 | Page