Written by Janroe Cabiles, drawn by Jay Lagrimas, art direction by Robert Alejandro, and edited/produced by the Commission on Human Rights through its Human Rights Education and Promotion Office – Advocacy and Information Campaign Division. Thanks to Cecile J. Baltasar and the Strategic Communication Division for the insights. One of the projects I handled as focal person for mental health. Feature 6 of the comic series “How Are You Today?” released on social media on November 17, 2021 to promote the right to mental health.
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All persons have diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC), which include lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, queer and intersex (LGBQTI) persons. Although the conversations on the LGBTQI community and their issues have earned heighted attention, many still face discrimination because of their SOGIESC.
The impact of this is damaging to mental health. The effects haunt the youth into adulthood. We are with you in your struggles. More than tolerance, we need to advocate for acceptance. We stand with you in this cause. Because you are valid. #HowAreYouToday
Rhythm and blues 