Atty. Chel Diokno is the man behind the success in abolishing the death penalty progressed in 2006 when the Philippine Congress enacted Republic Act. No. 9346 prohibiting the imposition of the death penalty. A human rights lawyer and litigator for 30 years, who also is the founding dean of the De La Salle University (DLSU) College of Law, and Chair of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG). The man behind the success in abolishing the death penalty progressed in 2006 when Congress enacted Republic Act. No. 9346 prohibiting the imposition of the death penalty. A human rights lawyer and litigator for 30 years, who also is the founding dean of the De La Salle University (DLSU) College of Law, and Chair of the Free Legal Assistance Group (FLAG).

A degree holder in philosophy at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He also studied law at Northern Illinois University, where he earned his Juris Doctor magna cum laude degree in 1986. In 2012, he was nominated by the Judicial and Bar Council for the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.

Also known as a keynote speaker for a variety of events with numerous schools and organizations across the country, which serve as a venue for him to continue his advocacy for justice, human rights, and youth empowerment, as well as to engage with young Filipinos. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]

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