Each year we commemorate our independence from colonizers—government institutions, public and private organizations, and the general public observe this day with festivities and mobilizations. But are we really celebrating our freedom or are we merely acting on a century-old tradition?…
Media platforms have become the most powerful and effective tool in amplifying our voices and promoting our advocacies, especially during this global health crisis. The media has also played a vital role in the long-standing fight for recognition of persons…
Last April 10, 2020, In Defense of Human Rights and Dignity Movement (iDefend) held an online discussion entitled, “Queer and Quarantined: Lugar ng LGBTQI Community sa pagharap sa CoViD19” with GALANG Philippines’ Maroz Ramos, GANDA Filipinas’ Naomi Fontanos, True Colors…
UN Women and Oxfam Pilipinas held a web conference entitled, “Economic Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic on Women: Current Insights, Prospects for Recovery and Resilience Building” last March 31, 2020. GALANG Philippines, along with other women’s groups, and private sector…
As a feminist human rights organization initiated by a group of lesbian friends, GALANG continues to celebrate and highlight lesbians from all walks of life for 11 years now. We will leave no one behind as we continue our fight…
Today, we celebrate our transgender siblings’ victories in their fight for recognition, and equal rights. Every person deserves equal treatment and representation in all areas of life regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sexual characteristics (SOGIESC). Last…
Happy International Women’s Day! The road to gender equality is a long and challenging journey for all of us, but we continue and remain steadfast despite these hurdles. Today, we celebrate and honor all kinds of women from different walks…
