Bahaghari Philippines called out the Philippine National Police’s brutality and transphobia and demanded “the urgent release of Awra and the dropping of all false, trumped-up charges against her.”
“We cannot allow the violations of people's rights to peacefully assemble and air their legitimate grievances be brushed aside. As the Duterte regime tightens its iron-handed grip on our democratic freedom, we have no choice but to push back to ensure that these freedoms will be continually preserved and enjoyed by the people."
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