ILAW Shared Community is actively working to clarify the purpose of the SOGIE Equality Bill to the public.
According to John Paul Villamora, senior officer of ILAW, many people mistakenly believe that the bill is only for the LGBT community, but in reality, it is a protection for everyone against discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression.
He acknowledged that delivering this message requires collective effort, especially in Mindanao, a region known for its multicultural and religious diversity.
Because of this, their approach is gradual and step-by-step to ensure that information is shared in a simple and respectful manner aligned with local culture.
Their goal is to help people understand that while educating about rights, individual beliefs should not be trampled upon.
