16/07/2026
SACSI, CHR Region IX Strengthen Student Leadership Through Human Rights Training
Human rights awareness and rights-based leadership took center stage as Ateneo de Zamboanga University student leaders participated in TAKE PART: Human Rights Training 101, a capacity-building initiative organized by the Social Awareness and Community Service Involvement (SACSI) Office in partnership with the Commission on Human Rights Region IX (CHR RIX) on July 15, 2026, at the Carlos Dominguez Conference Hall.
The training convened 50 student leaders from accredited student organizations, providing them with a comprehensive understanding of human rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Gender and Development (GAD), S*xual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and S*x Characteristics (SOGIESC), and the Bill of Rights.
SACSI Advocacy Program Officer Ms. Razma O. Degusman-Golles welcomed the participants and underscored the importance of human rights education in forming servant leaders committed to justice and the common good.
The morning sessions featured discussions on Human Rights 101 and the UDHR, facilitated by CHR Region IX Information Officer II Mr. Peter F. Villadolid, followed by Basic GAD Concepts and SOGIESC led by CHR Region IX Training Specialist Mr. Jerome S. Remulleta. In the afternoon, CHR Region IX Division Chief Mr. Daniel S. Paculanang delivered a session on the Bill of Rights, highlighting the constitutional protections that safeguard the dignity and freedoms of every individual.
Interactive learning activities, group discussions, and an open forum enabled participants to examine real-life human rights issues, engage in meaningful dialogue, and deepen their understanding of equality, justice, and respect for human dignity.
The training concluded with a post-test, the awarding of certificates, and a guided processing session facilitated by SACSI Formators, where participants reflected on their learning and identified ways to advance human rights advocacy within the University and their respective communities.
The initiative supports AdZU's commitment to forming men and women for and with others by cultivating socially responsible leaders who uphold human dignity, advance justice, and foster inclusive and peaceful communities. It likewise contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) through sustained human rights education and civic engagement.
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