In 1990, my younger brother Babar was tortured in police custody. It happened in Lahore after his arrest in another city. In the middle of the day, on a very busy road he was dragged into a police vehicle by a large contingent of uniformed men. No warrant was shown. No explanation was given.
A student of Aitchison College and a sportsperson, Babar took great pride in his horsemanship and ability to excel at most outdoor activities.
When the Punjab police tortured my brother, my father was serving as a very well-connected, high-level bureaucrat in Lahore, and my older brother was a recent entrant in civil service.
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What does the LGBTQIA+ community need from our legislators?
The Philippines is already ramping up for the 2022 Presidential Elections, and many politicians will court the LGBTQIA+ community vote with promises of change. But how will the LGBTQIA+ vote matter? We ask members of the community about the results and concrete measures they need from politicians this coming 2022 elections.
Written by Ross Tugade and CNN Philippines Life Staff
Updated Jun 29, 2021 5:02:06 PM
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Greater institutional protection for the LGBTQIA+ community is a goal that cuts across the vast network of advocates and activists in the Philippines. It is borne out of a collective history of struggle and lived experiences of oppression and discrimination.
"In a time of great political upheaval, the LGBT community must strive for meaningful and holistic tellings of our stories, and that firstly requires having a comprehensive outlook of our struggle.”