LGBTQI rights are HUMAN RIGHTS! ✊ ️
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) joins the nation in celebrating the vibrant colors of Pride Month 2025! We stand in solidarity with the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) community in recognizing their freedom, identity, and diversity.
As the country’s Gender and Development Ombud, CHR emphasizes that Pride is more than just a celebration of colors—it is also a protest that asserts the rights of the LGBTQI community.
Pride is a resounding call for the urgent passage of key policies, including the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, or Sex Characteristics (SOGIESC) Equality Bill and the Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Bill (CADB). These measures are vital in fulfilling the State’s obligation to uphold equality and guarantee legal protection for the LGBTQI community. It is important to emphasize that these proposals do not seek to provide undue advantage to the LGBTQI community, but rather to address systemic inequities and ensure a safe and respectful space for all.
As the 20th Congress is set to begin, the Commission expresses its hope that these legislative measures will finally be prioritized—grounded in the principles of equality, justice, and human rights.
CHR believes that a genuinely inclusive society is one where safe spaces are not a privilege, but a right—free from stigma, discrimination, and hate. Let us work together to create communities where every person feels seen, heard, respected, and valued.
Raise your colorful flags with PRIDE! ️
Atin ang bahaghari, atin ang malayang lipunan! ###