Jenesis Laurence C.

Oquiana Advocacy Paper

GED109 2020101610

I. Introduction
According to Human Rights Watch, only 15% of Filipinos live in areas where gender
identity and sexual orientation discrimination is prohibited. Gender-based violence, which
includes murders, sexual abuse, and prejudice against people of different genders, is one factor
that contributes to gender discrimination. As described by all communities, gender-based
violence is one of the most severe violations of human rights (European Institute for Gender
Equality, 2019). This type of abuse occurs in such genders, which is tragic for the victims
because the incidents are not documented or investigated. This advocacy aims to give the
LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender people, a legitimate opportunity to express
themselves freely without feeling uncomfortable or threatened.

II. Discussion
In recent years, there have been allegations that LGBT people have been murdered
because of their sexual orientation. In one of the most well-known cases, Jennifer Laude was
murdered by a US soldier named Joseph Scott Pemberton. In another recent murder case, Donna
Siеrra, a transgender woman, was discovered floating dead on a river in Caloocan City.
Understanding the nature of these crimes against the LGBTQ+ community raises public
awareness of the challenges that LGBTQ+ people face in our society. Furthermore,
acknowledging and accepting different types of gеndеr and their experiences may help reduce
discrimination and negativity in our country. Human rights law is supposed to apply to everyone,
but due to standards, LGBTQ+ people were previously excluded. People's gender preferences
vary. Our community's rules must not refuse to serve individuals who also have rights. The
power and actions of changing one's gender should not be used against them as long as they do
not harm anyone.

Some of us are unaware of the numerous innovations and enjoyable activities resulting
from this. Some people believe that the LGBTG+ community has a negative impact on the
younger generation because of its activism. Still, the LGBTQ+ community works to liberate
young people from social pressures and allows them to be whom they want to be. Another
recommendation from the LGBTQ+ community is to adopt and raise orphans in a family setting.
According to the Department of Social Welfare and Development-Cordillera, single parents have
the legal right to adopt children (Guieb, 2016). One of the reasons these people should not be
threatened or mistreated is because they are trusted with the care of adopted children. What is
more, they are contributing to the population decline. Some adopt one, two, or even more
children to expose their adopted children to family life.

In particular, laws do not fully protect LGBTQ+ people from discrimination (Equaldex,
2018). This is a result of the country's wide range of religious affiliations. These people require
our assistance because they want to live in their own country. Violence against LBGT people can
be stopped and deterred by educating locals and tourists. Permit us to lead discussions, attend
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conferences, and interact with them to get to know them better. Since they are also people, we
should voice our concern for those experiencing abuse or trauma rather than remain silent.
Younger generations should be taught about each person's legal rights if older generations do not
alter their behavior to accept the LGBT community. Remember that when we treat someone
poorly, we put their entire life in danger. We do not have to follow our religious and moral
leaders' advice just because they told us to hate them. Instead of spewing hatred toward people
solely because of their differences, we should allow ourselves to love them for who they are. We
all know that the God in whom most people have faith will continue to value LGBT people's
welfare as His children.

III. Poster, Slogan, and Tagline

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The information on the poster gives a brief overview of the current state of
gender-based violence in the Philippines. Since the older generations relied on newspapers to
stay up to date with local events, news reports about the topic are widely disseminated through
various media, including social media, print media, and broadcast media. It had a significant
influence on the mindset of the generations mentioned above because it was used as the
primary information source at the time and combined with the opinions of the authors and
editors of the said mode. Using religion as a different aspect encourages people to express their
feelings.

Blood stains and knives were also added to demonstrate that not all abuses are reported.
Sometimes it happens behind a screen. It might also imply that victims can be made to believe
they are to blame by faking reports. As different viewpoints change in a new chapter,
unexpected narratives that may be much more interesting in a negative light can emerge.

Harming someone because of their gender is never acceptable; as the saying goes, "No
one has the right to hurt another person genuinely." Because it is said that many people have
seen many events but were afraid to report them, which completely silences the eyewitnesses, I
included the phrase "Silence allows violence." The issue is that many suspects mistakenly
believe that physical harm can change a person's gender when it actually cannot. Another is,
"Violence is not the solution." No one should be subjected to discrimination solely because of
their gender, and nobody has the slightest right to criticize the gender of another.

IV. Insights
The first fascinating lesson I took away from the course was that, despite the difficulty of
gender assignment, anyone who has consented to be treated completely deserves to be loved and
respected in society, regardless of how it has turned out. However, who are we to pass judgment?
Keep in mind that every person has a unique life.

Another important lesson I learned in Module 2 is the SOGI Bill's implementation of LGBTQ+
rights in the Philippines. Consequently, LGBTQ+ people will have the right to social acceptance
and be protected from discrimination.

The most important lesson I took away from Module 2 was that stereotypes, economic
inequality, and sexual assault all impact women. This is the issue I spoke out about, and it
matters to me greatly because if everyone wants equality, then we should stop treating people
unfairly and unequally and instead, forge healthy relationships with everyone, no matter who
they are, where they are from, or what kind of life they hope to lead.