Senator Risa Hontiveros reintroduces bill for SOGIE equality
Senator Risa Hontiveros has reintroduced a bill in the 20th Congress that aims to provide equality and protection against discrimination and violence based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics. The bill, known as the SOGIESC Equality Bill, is a priority for Hontiveros and seeks to safeguard the rights of individuals and communities at risk of human rights violations.
Senator Risa Hontiveros has reintroduced a bill in the 20th Congress that aims to provide equality and protection against discrimination and violence based on a person's sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics (SOGIESC).
Hontiveros, a supporter of LGBTQIA+ rights, has been advocating for the passage of the SOGIESC Equality Bill to safeguard individuals and communities vulnerable to human rights violations due to their SOGIESC.
The bill is among Hontiveros' top 10 priority legislations for the upcoming 20th Congress, scheduled to commence its first session on July 28.
The bill's explanatory note highlights the pervasive exclusion and discrimination faced by individuals with diverse SOGIESC, leading to the denial of their fundamental human rights.
The legislation aims to address discriminatory practices such as refusal of admission to educational institutions, denial of health services, and abuse based on SOGIESC.
Other proposed bills by Hontiveros for the 20th Congress include measures for wage increase, protection of interns' rights, and anti-discrimination in hospitals.
According to the source: GMA Network.
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