The Student Advocates for Gender Equality - SAGE Network

Hello! The second batch of orientations will be happening this afternoon at 4 pm via google meet! We hope to see you guys there and to continue to create safe spaces for everyone

Hello! Thank you so much for your interest in registering for our organization. We would like to invite you to our orientation tonight at 7 p.m. via Google meet! Hope to see you there!

Link:
https://meet.google.com/hez-pjoh-pkx

SAGE, as an organization of Student advocates for equal rights for all gender, firmly condemns the granting of absolute pardon to Joseph Scott Pamberton who was convicted for murdering trans woman, Jennifer Laude, by President Duterte.

On October 11, 2020, Laude was found dead, naked in the bathroom wrapped in a blanket and face down on the toilet. A vicious act done by Pamberton who filed an appeal which he stated that "never thought of Laude as a human being, but as a f***l matter due to her s*xuality". The decision, had many LGBT groups and allies, and even Harry Roque as part of Laude's legal team exclaimed that the date of Laude's death was the "death of Philippines sovereignty". US troops continue to freely roam in our motherland and still holds great influence in our ways and laws.

The death of Laude is a direct manifestation of prejudice among the LGBTQ+ community and abuse on s*xual orientation and gender identity and expression (SOGIE). Contrary to claims that Philippines warmly embraces diversity as we recognize members of the LGBTQ+ community, this circumstance shows our shallow understanding in humanizing our struggles towards inclusivity and acceptance.

It can't be denied that many Filipinos are conservative but it doesn't really help. It just maintains a backwards culture which we want to dismantle for pride and liberation. This culture trickles down to a colonial, commercialized and repressive education system that compromised the quality of education that we deserve. In turn, it affects our understanding and struggles in regards to inclusivity and acceptance.

As Carolinians, we have not been spared from this, for the university is only a snippet of what the bigger world is like. Even after years of campaigning for gender equality in the university, we still have yet to enjoy our rights to freely express ourselves. Our brothers and sisters still experience discrimination and our student manual still includes provisions which do not adhere to what is rightfully due to us. Dress-codes and haircut policies continue to repress us from showcasing our true beautiful selves.

These, among a lot of cases of harassment, abuse, and different monstrous attacks against the LGBTQ+, has, once again, been denied of our well-deserved justice. SAGE continues to seek accountability for the murder of Jennifer Laude as rights and liberty must be for everyone, regardless of age, s*x, gender, race, religion and s*xual orientation. LGBTQ+ Carolinians, this isn't the time to shy away from our unity and strength. We will continue the fight until all of us are free.

Join now 🏳️‍🌈 and be a Student Advocate for Gender Equality ✊

SAGE is where you will find solidarity and genuine camaraderie among the members. By being yourself no matter what s*xual orientation, gender identity and expression you have, this organization will always embrace you with a cordial salutation in a colorful manner.

So what are you waiting for? Come and be part of our family! Always remember, do not ever be afraid to show off your true color. Raise that banner!🌈

to register please click the link below and fill up the form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFpHNLDK236EGTTN3a707c8c-nMrmAOB7qVvb9cFMMwXm9LA/viewform?usp=sf_link

For more information, do not hesitate to reach out on this cellular number 09457018742. Furthermore, you can drop a message in our page:

https://www.facebook.com/Student-Advocate-for-Gender-Equality-SAGE-109448244161878/

This is a late post but Belated Bis*xuality Day!

It's Celebrate Bis*xuality Day!

Learn more about accelerating acceptance for bi+ people at https://www.glaad.org/biweek

Our speaker Atty Claire De Leon of National Youth Commission who is also a member of Babaylanes Inc for Bukid Escapade who talked about Student Organizations and how it works. Thank You Atty from SAGE USC

The experience will amaze you! Drop by this coming Sunday and Monday.

Ilab-Ilab (Cebuano Gay Lingo)
Last August 18, 2017

Ever wondered why LGBT+ Cebuanos have their own language?

If you happen to be in Cebu make your way to SAGE's ilab ilab event. Where we can the diversity that is in our mother tongue.

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