LGBTQ rights in the Philippines

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) rights in the Philippines have expanded in the 21st century, although LGBTQ+ individuals faced many difficulties in their homeland, such as prejudice, violence, abuse, assault, harassment and other forms of anti-LGBTQ rhetoric. Many LGBTQ Filipinos are met with mixed attitudes and reactions by their families, friends and others in their communities, as well as professionals, educators, their national public officials, politicians, attorneys and others working for the government and the rest of the general population. Many individuals, groups and communities in the Philippines have helped LGBTQ Filipinos in need with LGBTQ-friendly counseling services and therapy sessions to help them escape dangerous and hostile environments. Filipino LGBTQ individuals and groups, their communities, and LGBTQ allies have worked to promote and encourage social and political justice on a national level. They have engaged in social activism and advocacy...

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