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Catriona Gray to LGBTQ community: Fight for equal rights

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Former Miss Universe Catriona Gray has called on the people to fight for equal rights as she urged everyone to reflect on the challenges and solution embracing the LGBTQ community "The misconception that LGBTQ issues only matter to those who identify as LGBTQ is a damaging one. It concerns them and not us, some people think. But people need to realise that the fight is not about giving special privileges but providing equal rights," said Gray in her latest message on Pride Month on Instagram June 30. Gray has citd the importance of ally voices in fighting for equal rights.  "We need to stand up and say that this is not just about the LGBTQ community. It’s about all of us. Now more than ever we need to try and see each other, no matter how different our lives or situations may look, with empathy," she said. Gray said that Pride Month is not just about whipping out the rainbow flag.  "Since the beginning, #Pride has been a protest. It’s a reminder of how far we...

Pia Wurtzbach makes a stand for LGBTQIA+ community

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Former Miss Universe Pia Wurtzbach has said she is an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community who will stand for their rights and their advocacies. "This #PrideMonth, we stand for the rights and advocacies of the LGBTQIA+ community. Being an ally is someone who gives a sense of a safe and affirming space for our loving community... Let's provide higher platforms for community members to openly discuss issues and concerns that affect us," said Wurtzbach on Instagram June 26. Wurtzbach also encouraged everyone to accept one another and understand each other's points of view. "Mas masaya pag tanggap natin ng buo ang isa't isa. ❤ Learning is always a two-way process.. we listen as we understand each other's points of view," she said. "Here we can discuss our differences and remind ourselves that we are together on this journey, and achieve our shared goals for equality.". "I know we may differ in opinions today.. but our constant discourse will mak...