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We want to remind you that your feelings are valid, you are loved, and you got us. This is a safe place for you. So if you are feeling unsafe or vulnerable here are some helpful tips for your online space to be protected.

Your well-being and safety is important to us. All forms of discrimination should not be tolerated.

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Today is the last day we celebrate Transgender Awareness Week. Just by starting with a conversation, liking this page, and sharing this all of us can make a difference. As allies let’s step up and stand as one! ✊🏳️‍⚧️

References:

M. (2021, September 11). ‘I’m scared every damn day’: In the Philippines, violence shadows trans lives. The Fuller Project. https://fullerproject.org/story/im-scared-every-damn-day-in-the-philippines-violence-shadows-trans-lives/

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One of the many milestones the LGBTQ++ community in the Philippines has achieved was the approval of the SOGIE bill which prohibits discrimination on the basis of s*xual orientation or gender identity, a huge step into the right direction for the community.



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TGIF! 🥰🙈🧡 🌈

Here are some podcasts you can listen to during your break time that "talks about coming out, dating a boy for the first time, and toxic masculinity" by James Wright, and “Mama, What’s Bis*xual?" by lana Bernardez that tackles how to be out and loud bi! Let's all be aware and spread positivity!

LINKS:

James Wright:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DtTCLZlQ5PYIFDO38iuZe?si=1de10ab963664f24

lana Bernardez:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/01qVICUNhq2IvXrvl0v0Kr?si=46fb4766f76d40fe

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WE STAND WITH YOU🏳️‍🌈💪🏻

SUPPORT LGBTQ+ YOUTH❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Reference: https://www.instagram.com/p/CVTp0CjtntJ/?fbclid=IwAR3mu5I6iYvOlaDld3ZnLby6oipY1bBWAt674nCxYgU4tShdDvkRv7ZowBU

Sexual Orientation is different from other components of s*x and gender, including biological s*x (the anatomical, physiological and genetic characteristics associated with being male or female), gender identity (internal sense of self), and social gender role (the cultural norms, roles and/or expectations).

Sexual orientation is frequently described as if it were a purely personal trait, similar to biological s*x, gender identity, or age. Because s*xual orientation is defined in terms of connections with others, this viewpoint is incomplete. People display their s*xual orientation through interactions with others, such as holding hands or kissing. As a result, s*xual orientation is inextricably linked to intense human relationships that satisfy deeply felt desires for love, attachment, and intimacy. These relationships include nons*xual physical affection between partners, similar objectives and beliefs, mutual support, and continued commitment, in addition to s*xual actions. As a result, s*xual orientation is more than just a personal feature of an individual. Rather, one's s*xual orientation identifies the type of people with whom one is most likely to find the gratifying and successful romantic connections that are a fundamental component of many people's personal identity.

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The members of BAHAGHARI.org, have decided to share with you artists who are part of the lgbtq+ community or artists whose songs cater to the lgbtq+ youth! We will be listing them down below at the same time a Spotify link to the ‘ Bahaghari’ playlist on Spotify will be placed down below which features the artists and the songs the members have shared!

We hope that this playlist will resonate with you and help you be who you are. You are valid. You are seen. Bahagi tayong lahat sa Bahaghari.

SONG LIST:

1. Angel Baby by Troye Sivan
2. God in Jeans by Ryan Beatty
3. Comme de Garcons (like the boys) by Rina Sawayama
4. Pretty Boy by The Neighborhood
5. Crushcrushcrush by Coco and Clair Clair
6. Mercedes Benz by Harry Teardrop
7. Softly by Clairo
8. Primadonna by Marina
9. Girls like Girls by Haley Kiyoko
10. Go Away by Omar Apollo
11. Melting by Kali Uchis
12. Sour Candy by Lady Gaga ft. BLACKPINK



playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sqwaU3zHrIO3EMZ1xvmbH?si=3864956ea96741e5

photo credits: Pinterest

Gender and Sexual Orientation are two independent yet related characteristics of oneself.

Gender is a personal trait (how we perceive ourselves), whereas Sexual Orientation is an interpersonal trait (who we are physically, emotionally, and/or romantically attracted to).

Why is it so important and critical to distinguish these two concepts? Because when we confuse gender with s*xual orientation, we are somehow or likely making an assumption about a young individual that has nothing to do with who they are.

(genderspectrum.org)

More about Sexual Orientation on our next posts!

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This week, Bahaghari.org would like to discuss pronouns. There are a plethora of pronouns in use today, and we wanted to highlight a handful of the more popular ones you'll hear or use in everyday discussions.

Above all, respects everyone's pronouns and uses the pronouns that people use when introducing themselves. People feel safer, more noticed, and respected when they use the correct pronouns.

References:

Springfield College. (n.d.). Gender Pronouns. https://springfield.edu/gender-pronouns

Gender Pronouns | LGBTQ+ Resource Center. (n.d.). University of Wisconsin. https://uwm.edu/lgbtrc/support/gender-pronouns/

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As a second part to our previous post, we, BAHAGHARI.org, will be highlighting the most prevalent challenges the LGBTQ+ youth and generally, the community faces. We will be discussing the very first challenge the LGBTQ+ community faces. Which is :

DEROGATORY AND DISCRIMINATION ON THE LGBTQ+ YOUTH

Schools should be safe places for everyone. But in the Philippines, students who are le***an, gay, bis*xual, and transgender (LGBT) too often find that their schooling experience is marred by bullying, discrimination, lack of access to LGBT-related information, and in some cases, physical or s*xual assault. These abuses can cause deep and lasting harm and curtail students’ right to education, protected under Philippine and international law (“Just Let Us Be,” 2017).

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sources:

“Just Let Us Be.” (2017, June 22). Human Rights Watch. https://www.hrw.org/report/2017/06/21/just-let-us-be/discrimination-against-lgbt-students-philippines

For this post, we, BAHAGHARI.org, will be highlighting the most prevalent challenges the LGBTQ+ youth and generally, the community faces. We will be discussing the very first challenge the LGBTQ+ community faces. Which is :

VIOLENT, BRUTAL, and HATEFUL ATTACKS ON THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY

The LGBTQ+ community remains susceptible to the violent attacks of anti- LBTQ+ supporters.

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sources:

1. Morris, B. J. (2016). History of Le***an, Gay, Bis*xual and Transgender Social Movements. Https://Www.apa.org. https://www.apa.org/pi/lgbt/resources/history

2. “Every Day I Live in Fear.” (2020, October 7). Human Rights Watch. https://www.hrw.org/report/2020/10/07/every-day-i-live-fear/violence-and-discrimination-against-lgbt-people-el-salvador