Purificacion Quisumbing

Purificacion Valera Quisumbing (c. 1934 – December 1, 2011) was a Filipino human rights activist who served as the Chairperson of Commission on Human Rights from 2002 to 2008.[1] She was a graduate of the University of Philippines.[citation needed]

In March 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council re-elected Quisumbing to a second, three-year term on the council's advisory committee.[2]

Quisumbing died on 1 December 2011, aged 77.[1]

  1. ^ a b Rosario Braid, Florangel (2011-12-09). "Tribute to an H.R. defender". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2011-12-28.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Cruz, Tonyo (2011-12-09). "Filipino reelected to UN Human Rights Council advisory panel". Hybrid News. Retrieved 2011-03-29.