Pride Month a call to action vs SOGIE discrimination

There's still much to be done to address discrimination in the country based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression (SOGIE), the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) said in its Pride Month message.

- Marc Jayson Cayabyab

"Pride Month is a call to action. It's a time to amplify our commitment to ensuring that every individual, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, is entitled to their human rights, including access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights information and services without discrimination," UNFPA Philippines country representative Leila Joudane said yesterday.

As the country commemorates Pride Month, the UN agency called on lawmakers to pass a bill penalizing discrimination based on SOGIE, which has long been languishing in Congress.