Building Human Rights Advocates: CCDC Participates in Barangay Human Rights Orientation

The Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) continues to uphold its commitment to community service and human rights education as it participated in the Orientation of Barangay Human Rights Action Team (BHRAcT) held on October 22 – 24, 2025 at Strawberry Valley Hotel and Restaurant, Swamp, Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet.

Rosaria M. Pes-oyen, Principal of CCDC’s Basic Education Department, served as on of the resource speakers during the three-day orientation. She delivered a presentation on the “Roles and Responsibilities of the Barangay Human Rights Action Team,” emphasizing the crucial function of BHRAcT members as frontline defenders of human rights in their respective communities.

Mrs. Pes-oyen highlighted that BHRAcT members play a key role in receiving and referring complaints of human rights violations, assisting victims in accessing justice, and promoting awareness and education on human rights issues. She also encouraged stronger collaboration among local units, schools, and civic organizations to build communities grounded in respect, equality, and justice.

The orientation aimed to enhance the participants’ capacity to address human rights concerns at the grassroots level and to empower barangay leaders to serves as advocates for equality, justice, and peace. The event also provided a platform for shared learning partnership between the public and private sectors in advancing community-based human rights initiatives.

CCDC’s involvement in the activity reflects its enduring commitment to community development, social responsibility, and the promotion of human rights education. This advocacy supports several United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:

1. SDG 4 – Quality Education, by promoting learning that fosters for human rights and active citizenship;
2. SDG 16 – Peace, Jusitce, and Strong Institutions, by strengthening local mechanisms for justice and human rights protection; and
3. SDG 17 – Partnership for the Goals, by building collaborative networks between educational institutions and community stakeholders.

Through these initiatives, CCDC continues to uphold its mission of education with a purpose – empowering individuals and communities to create a society grounded in dignity, equality, and respect for all.

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