In the Philippines, discrimination against LGBTQ+ community is widespread – from households to schools, companies, and establishments. LGBTQ+ advocates agreed that stigma and stereotypes are among the root causes of discrimination. PHPride2019
In the Philippines, discrimination against LGBTQ+ community is widespread –According to Castillo, the discrimination that happens on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual characteristics is most violent at home.At home, it's completely not visible, unless there are scars in their body or something. If it's at home, then it's probably unreported," Castillo said.
"Stereotypes that are pervasive and unfair and not evidence-based, we have to combat those. That puts us in a lot of danger," Bernardo said. "Because of the pervasive stigma, and the stereotypes, it results in lack of protective legislation and results in a culture that is so unaccepting and even violent," she said.
Seeing pride as a protest, the LGBTQ+ community and its allies will once again take to the streets on June 29 not just to celebrate their identity but also to #ResistTogether the injustices and oppression the community continues to face.
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