Who We Are
Our Mission
To create an environment that truly upholds the human rights and equal access to opportunities of persons of diverse SOGIE (sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression) through legal literacy and empowerment with respect to SOGIE and gender-based laws and policies.
Founded in 2005, Rainbow Rights Philippines (RRights) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as Rainbow SOGIE Rights Philippines, Inc.
RRights contributes to the promotion and visibility of the human rights of persons of diverse SOGIE in the Philippines. It aims to help engender a broader institutional and societal understanding of the need for proper legal protections for persons of diverse SOGIE in the Philippines.Meet The Team
Meet the passionate advocates behind R-Rights Philippines
Ivan Jim Layugan
Director for Research and Policy Development Director of Research and Policy Development
Ivan Jim Layugan
Ivan Jim Layugan is a teacher, writer, and researcher working in the Philippines and Japan. His research interests are children’s rights, gendered narratives during disasters, and participatory culture. He has attended various local and international civic and creative engagements and programs as a participant, fellow, or speaker. He has led research and advocacy campaign projects for children and LGBTQI with multiple organizations, such as Save the Children, ChildFund, Plan International, and Rainbow Rights Philippines.
Pura Luka
Advocacy Officer<br>Our Partners
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