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The Society of Trans Women of the Philippines (STRAP), through Project Kierra, calls on CSOs, individuals, feminist allies, and human rights defenders to stand with us in confronting transfemicide and anti-trans violence. As we approach International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) this May, we are strengthening a unified call for justice, accountability, and protection of trans lives. 📢✊🏼 🔗 Read the Unity Statement and add your name through the link: https://forms.gle/ACdm6iQ3V4phQAvr7. Your endorsement helps scale collective action and visibility. Initial signatories: Transmasculine Philippines Rainbow Rights Philippines Ladlad Party-List IDEALS, Inc. Prof. Laufred Hernandez, UP Manila Asst. Prof. Roxanne O. Doron Outrage Magazine Bahaghari Center puralukavega Jamila Anne Carrillo Perlinthe G. Arcenal 1 LGBT Filipinas Incorporated #ProjectKierra #EndTransfemicide #TranspinaySafety

Happy New Year, mga accla at queer siblings! 🌈✨ Habang ang buong barangay busy na sa pag-aayos ng mga ganap at goals for 2026, ang Society of Trans Women of the Philippines (STRAP) naki-join na rin sa eksena. Gumora kami ng calendar ng mga key dates na pang-celebrate at pang-commemorate kasama ang ating mga transpinay sisters all year long. Keri na, kunin niyo na ang ballpen niyo, i-annotate ang planner, at i-level up ang 2026 with visibility, remembrance, at laban vibes. FYI lang, hindi pa ito ang buong cast. Kung may alam kayong ibang LGBTQIA+ dates na dapat kasama sa eksena, i-drop niyo lang sa comments para mashare natin sa lahat. Kasi ang sharing ng kaalaman, kasaysayan, at visibility—hindi optional, mga accla. Fundamental ‘yan. 💖🏳️‍⚧️ #TranspinayMahusay #STRAPKababaihan #2026CelebrationAndCommemoration

Democracy works better when everyone has a seat at the table. 🏳️‍🌈✨ This IDAHOBIT 2026, let’s gather for honest conversations, shared stories, collective hope, and the kind of community energy that reminds us we are never alone in the fight for inclusion and equality. No performative vibes. Just meaningful dialogue, good people, and a safer space to connect. 💖 📅 May 23, 2026 ⏰ 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Sikat Events Studio Spaces, Quezon City Join us for: **At the Heart of Democracy: Conversations on Identity, Inclusion, and Collective Hope** Register here: https://bit.ly/IDAHOBITMay23 This celebration is a co-created space together with various LGBTQIA+ groups. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #idahobit2026 #solidarity #lgbtqiarights

INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HOMOPHOBIA, BIPHOBIA, AND TRANSPHOBIA Hate has never been louder than a community that continues to rise, speak, and exist proudly. ✊🩷🩵 This IDAHOBIT, STRAP stand with every trans person and gender-diverse people fighting to live freely, safely, and authentically. Beyond tolerance, we demand dignity, protection, and a future where no identity is treated as less human. Together, let us build a society where everone, regardless of gender identity and expression, can live without fear and thrive with pride. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 #idahobit2026 #transpinaymahusay #strapkababaihan

We have signed the joint statement calling for the revocation of the India Transgender Amendment Act 2026. We stand in solidarity with transgender, intersex, and gender-diverse communities in India, and call for laws and policies that uphold dignity, autonomy, equality, and human rights. Read and sign the statement here: https://bit.ly/RevokeIndiaTransgenderAmendmentAct2026 #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ProtectTheDolls #TransKababaihaN

STRAP JOINS QUEER FORCED DISPLACEMENT NETWORK ✊🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ From May 6 to 8 in Bangkok, STRAP proudly joined as a founding member of the Queer Forced Displacement Network. Together with nearly 60 global advocates, a Principle of Declaration were signed-a powerful symbol of solidarity and commitment to advance equality, protection, and dignity for all. ❤️ Thank you, @rainbowrailroad , for bringing us all together! 🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #qfdn #transpinaymahusay #strapkababaihan

Two meaningful sessions down, and Ganda Pero Handa: Transpinay Safety 101 continues! 🏳️‍⚧️✨ As we approach IDAHOBIT, we continue strengthening our efforts for the safety, protection, and empowerment of transpinays through community learning and conversations grounded on our lived experiences. We invite all transpinays and allies to join our next online community learning happening on May 18, 2026 at 1:30 PM via Zoom. 💜 For this upcoming session, we are excited to welcome Rainbow Rights Philippines to share their work on legal literacy and empowerment, and discuss how legal knowledge can help protect and support our communities. 🔗 Register here or scan the QR code: https://forms.gle/7Y8DmGKUVk7jEdJx7 This online community orientation is organized by the Society of Trans Women of the Philippines (STRAP) and funded by International Trans Fund (ITF). #ProjectKierra #EndTransfemicide #TranspinaySafety

OPISYAL NA PAHAYAG NG STRAP UKOL SA PAGPASLANG NG NEGROS 19 Ang Kapisanan ng Kababaihang Trans ng Pilipinas (STRAP) ay nanawagan ng hustisya para sa mga napaslang at nabakwit ng marahas na operasyon ng 79th Infantry Battalion, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) sa noong ika-19 ng Abril sa Brgy. Salamanca, Toboso, Negros Occidental. Kasama sa mga napaslang ay si Kai Sorem, isang transpinay na Filipino-American na nagsumikap maging tagapagtaguyod ng karapatang pantao. Ayon sa mga nakakilala sa kanya, hinangad ni Kai na maki-alam at makisama sa danas ng mga pesanteng magsasaka upang higit na maintindihan ang mga pinagdadaanan ng mga naaaping komunidad dito sa inang bayan. Dagdag sa kanyang tungkulin bilang aktibista, musikera at guro rin si Kai kung saan naglayon siyang ipalaganap at pausbungin ang kultura at kasaysayang Pilipino sa mga kabataan [1] [2]. Bilang manggagawang kultural, lumilingkod para sa bayan – ang buhay ni Kai ay patunay sa mahalagang papel ng mga transpinay sa patuloy na pagsulong ng karapatang pantao para sa lahat. Nanawagan ang STRAP na iitigil ang karahasan at pag-redtag sa mga sektor na kinakatawan ng minasaker na Negros 19 – mga transpinay, lesbyana, aktibista, banyagang Pilipino, mananaliksik, estudyante atbp – na nagsusuri, nag-aaral at nakikiisa sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng lipunan. Ang karahasan sa anumang anyo ay walang puwang sa isang lipunang may pagkilala sa dignidad at pagpapahalaga sa buhay ng isang tao. Ipinatitibay din namin ang paalala ng Komisyon ng Karapatang Pantao (CHR) na sa ilalim ng International Humanitarian Law, ang mga sibilyan tulad ni Kai ay dapat binibigyang seguridad at proteksyon sa panahon ng armadong tunggalian [3]. Nanawagan kami sa agaran, mabisa, at masuring imbestigasyon para kay Kai at sa iba pang mga sibilyang kasama. #stoptheattacks #protectthedolls🏳️‍⚧️ #translivesmatter

Pilot testing complete! ✅✨ The training component of Project Kierra by the Society of Trans Women of the Philippines (STRAP) is one step closer to full implementation. Last weekend, the modules underwent pilot testing to assess content delivery, strengthen participant engagement, and gather valuable insights through a transfeminist lens. The session was facilitated by Atty. Claire Padilla from EnGendeRights, whose guidance helped enrich the discussions and sharpen the overall training framework. Soon, these modules will be cascaded on the ground to capacitate CSOs, community leaders, and grassroots communities on transfemicide documentation, protection mechanisms, and pathways to justice through a community-led and transfeminist approach. Project Kierra continues to strengthen rights-based responses that center the safety, dignity, empowerment, and leadership of trans women and trans communities. 🏳️‍⚧️ #ProjectKierra #EndTransfemicide #TranspinaySafety

Another session of Ganda Pero Handa: Transpinay Safety 101 is happening soon, and we’re inviting all transpinays and allies to join us for an important conversation on safety, protection, and community support. 🏳️‍⚧️ For this session, we are glad to welcome IDEALS, Inc. to introduce their organization and the Tisya Hustisya, which provides free legal advice and legal education for vulnerable groups and communities. This is a great opportunity to learn more about accessible legal support and your rights. 📅 May 13, 2026 | 🕞 3:00 PM | 💻 via Zoom 🔗 Sign up here or scan the QR code: https://forms.gle/rvgwqz4pW6HuEo9Y7 This online community orientation is organized by the Society of Trans Women of the Philippines (STRAP) and funded by International Trans Fund (ITF). Come join us as we continue building a safer, more informed, and empowered trans community. ✨ #ProjectKierra #EndTransfemicide #TranspinaySafety

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, to the moms who opened their hearts and proudly embraced their kids despite of their gender identities, to all trans inays, and to all cis women and trans women who lovingly serve as mother figures in their families! Your acceptance, strength, and unconditional love make home a place of safety and belonging. Today, tomorrow, forever, we celebrate you mga Mama Mama! 💕 #mothersday #transpinaymahusay #strapkababaihan

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