GENDER OMBUD REPORT 2016 50 Anti-Discrimination Bill. It includes a proposed framework on intersectionality, equality, and nondiscrimination for all. Quirino Grandstand. The presentation was followed by a panel discussion of Christian and Islamic views on equality and non-discrimination. The CHR also presented a perspective on equality and non-discrimination following the human rights framework. Since 2005, May 17th has been dedicated to the celebreation of IDAHOT. It is the commemoration of the World Health Organization’s removal of homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. CELEBRATORY EVENTS The CHR supported the celebration of the IDAHOT 2016 through the following activities: WOMEN’S MONTH CELEBRATION The CHR in partnership with SARILAYA kicked off women’s month with “Purple Action Day”. The program included a morning motorcade around the Quezon City Circle to the CHR; a forum on the Women’s Month theme, “Kapakanan ni Juana, Isama sa Agenda”; the CHR’s launch of the National Inquiry on Reproductive Health Report, and Sarilaya’s campaign for the Zero Hunger Bill; and a wellness program which included free haircuts, pedicure, manicure, and massage for women. Two photobooths were also set-up with the themes; “He for She” and “Agenda ni Juana Isama sa Agenda and the CHR Reproductive Health Rights Inquiry”. Among the guest speakers in the forum were Quezon City Vice Mayor Ma. Josefina “Joy” G. Belmonte, CHR Chairperson Jose Luis Martin C. Gascon and Commissioner Karen S. Gomez Dumpit, PCW Executive Director Emmeline Verzosa, UNFPA Country Representative Klaus Beck, EngendeRights Executive Director Atty. Clara Rita Padilla, Sarilaya’s Secretary General Meth Jimenez, Likhaan representative Mina Tenorio, and FIAN representative Ria Teves. The CHR also sent 15 participants to the public Women’s Month event entitled, “SamaSamang Pagsulong sa mga Agenda ni Juana,” held on 27 March 2016 at Burnham Green in front of CELEBRATION OF IDAHOT • Wearing colors of the rainbow which represent diversity and has been adopted by the LGBTI community to represent the diversity. • Conduct of trainings, study sessions, and informal discussions on IDAHOT, SOGIE and the rights of LGBTI; and • Posting and distribution of relevant IEC materials. LGBTI PRIDE MARCH On 25 June 2016, the CHR joined the LGBTI Pride Festival entitled,“Let Love In: Kahit Kanino, Kahit Kailan” at the Lapu-Lapu Monument, Luneta Park. Twenty-two (22) CHR employees and four interns joined the pride march. The activity called for solidarity in the pursuit of LGBTI rights. 18-DAY CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (VAW) The theme of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) was, “VAW-free community starts with me”. On 25 November 2016, 23 CHR Central Office employees attended the kick-off event at the PICC Reception Hall, to show the Commission’s commitment and support in promoting a VAWfree Philippines. In the regions, various activities