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Lesbian Advocates-Philippines (LeAP!), Manila
LeAP's! mission is to work towards a society that recognizes and respects the responsible expression and exercise of reproductive and sexual rights and choices of all people regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation and other status. This is achieved through raising societal awareness on the various issues and concerns faced by lesbians, offering training and capability building workshops, lobbying that will bring about legislative and policy changes, conducting research and compiling documentation in order to form a solid basis for its advocacy initiatives, providing support services to the lesbian community and their families, promoting the creative expressions of lesbians through literature and artistic productions. housing a resource centre, and organizing public events.
Likhaan, Quezon City
Likhaan, housed the University of The Philippines, was founded in recognition of the important role of literature in the development of the nation. Its twofold aim is to stimulate writers from all parts of the Philippines to create and contribute to national cultural development and to assert the leadership of the University of the Philippines in Creative Writing. To achieve this, Likhaan hosts a National Writer's Workshop, awards several National Fellowships, and develops and disseminates publications.
Network of Asia Pacific Youth (NAPY), Quezon City
NAPY was formed to develop a more organized, participatory process for young people to be involved at the international level in policy and advocacy initiatives surrounding sexual and reproductive health and rights issues. NAPY develops policy statements, engages in UN advocacy, and works to promote regional level dialogue among Asia-Pacific youth around sexual and reproductive health and rights.
The Health Action Information Network (HAIN), Manila
Involved in health education and research, it mainly works with community-based organizations involved in health and development, with emphasis on reproductive health (including prevention of HIV/AIDS, STDs and other reproductive tract infections); environmental health, and the appropriate use of medicines. HAIN also houses publications and a resource centre.
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