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Equality Agenda
Bulacan State University - BULSU Bahaghari
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The University-wide Equality Agenda, spearheaded by BulSU Bahaghari, sought to create an institutionalized system to address cases affecting LGBTIQ+ students across the Bulacan State University system. At present, the university lacks a first-line reporting mechanism beyond the University Gender and Development Office, where reports often go unaddressed or fail to follow a victim-centered approach. This gap not only limits students’ access to support but also fosters an environment where discrimination can go unreported or inadequately addressed. In response, BulSU Bahaghari lobbied for the institutionalization of the Pride Help Desk, aiming to strengthen support systems and establish sustainable, accessible reporting mechanisms.
"Mula sa iisang alab ay sama-sama ang bawat BulSUan patungo sa pagkakapantay-pantay."
The initiative gained momentum during a summit that brought together LGBTIQ+ student organizations from six Bulacan State University campuses. Here, student leaders were trained on the practices already in place at the Main Campus.
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“Students across BulSU's six campuses are calling for a more accessible and effective system for reporting gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment.”
Students at Bulacan State University with diverse SOGIESC (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression, and Sex Characteristics) continue to face significant discrimination. Currently, only two campuses have active LGBTIQ+ organizations that support affected students and help escalate cases to the appropriate offices.
Alarmingly, 68% of students across BulSU's six campuses are calling for a more accessible and effective system for reporting gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment. Only BulSU Bahaghari and BulSU SG Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDIC) Committee has the capacity to forward cases in its appropriate office and as established peer-led support groups.
BulSU currently lacks a dedicated help desk and support groups that focus on addressing cases and providing support systems specifically for LGBTIQ+ students.
Only two out of six campuses have LGBTIQ+ student organizations, further limiting students’ access to proper reporting channels and mechanisms to address their concerns effectively.
BulSU Bahaghari is set to launch an institutionalized Pride Help Desk through capacity-building empowering LGBTIQ+ student organizations across the five satellite campuses of Bulacan State University and campus-based focal person of Gender and Development Council (GADC). This initiative seeks to strengthen campus-based support systems by sharing the practices from the Main Campus, particularly on reporting mechanisms concerning SOGIESC-based discrimination, harassment, and related cases. Through this project, the team will visit each satellite campus, namely Bustos Campus, Hagonoy Campus, Meneses Campus, Sarmiento Campus, and San Rafael Campus, to conduct an on-grounds campaign.
About Bulsu Bahagahari
About Bulsu Bahagahari
BulSU Bahaghari is the first recognized LGBTQIA+ student organization at Bulacan State University (BulSU) in Malolos, Region III, serving as a safe space for LGBTQIA+ individuals and allies. Established to champion equality, diversity, and dignity, the group advocates for inclusivity, fights SOGIESC-based discrimination, and offers support systems to students across all university campuses.
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