Uplifting the LGBTQIA+ Community Together

OUR CORE MOVERS

Mujer LGBT+ would not be where it is today without the unwavering support of local LGBTQIA+ organizations and community members who have stood by our initiatives across Mindanao. Above all, we are deeply grateful to our core members, whose tireless commitment continues to unite and uplift our community.

"Mujer LGBT+ Organisation has always gone beyond the gender rights lens of the LGBTQIA+ movement. We understand that true inclusion means embracing intersectionality— Because a movement that does not lift everyone, lifts no one."

Rhadem Musawah

Political & Communications Officer

''Mujer is like a family to me—it has helped shape me into the best version of myself by believing in my abilities and potential.''

Hershey Wencislao

Secretariat

''I'm advocating for this cause because I've recognized the critical need to support and educate those who may not fully grasp its significance.''

Justin Solis Mejia

Community Mobilizing Officer

''Mujer LGBT+ has instilled in me a deep understanding of the vital role of community service and support. To serve and contribute to a more equitable community in my own sphere of influence.''

Prince Zaydi

Advocacy Officer

''Fostering understanding and promoting diversity and inclusion in the Philippines. Representing trans women with pride along side Mujer LGBT+, and to show that we are more than what the society paint us.''

Jaya Jaud

Trans Focal Person

Claire Pantaleon Dela Luna

Peer Educator & Trans Focal

''We at Mujer has been creating an environment and safe space where everyone can freely expressed themselves, a future where our government recognize our rights and treat us equally.''

Ivan Ladja

Admin & Finance for Human Rights

''In our fight for equality, I’ve seen how the intersection of gender, class, and sexuality often multiplies the layers of discrimination and that’s where my voice, our collective voice, becomes most needed.''

''I am a proud Transgender woman, An Advocate and aims to challenge misconceptions, educate the public, and create a more accepting society where an HIV diagnosis is met with compassion and support, not fear and judgment.''

Belle Patricio

HIV Program Coordinator

Atty. Mimi Santos Abasolo

Legal Adviser

''As a Lawyer and Activist, I aspire to be a catalyst for change and be a voice to every marginalized person to take up space in the community and thrive in a fast-paced environment, and inspire them to be torch-bearers in advancing Human Rights for all.''

''My work with Mujer LGBTQ Organization, Inc. is not just advocacy; it’s the weaving together of my lived experiences, professional calling, and a deep refusal to accept a world where dignity depends on who you love or how you identify.''

Denzel Tolentino

Legal Researcher

Alvin ''Toni Gee'' Fernandez

''Over the past 10 years, Mujer-LGBT Organization has become more than just an organization, it has become a family to those who needed one, a community to those who look for strength and a friend to those who seek for acceptance and support. A safe space where people, especially those from the LGBTQ+ community, are seen, heard, and empowered. It is grounded in real stories, collective struggles, and genuine love for all the members of the community in all walks of life. People support Mujer-LGBT because they see the heart behind the work: we don’t just advocate, we listen, we protect, and we show up. Our presence is consistent, our actions are sincere, and our impact is rooted in the lived experiences of those we serve.''

Executive Director

ORGANIZATION'S AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• 2025 Outstanding Sustainable Organization in Western Mindanao (OSOWM) Award - JCI Philippines

• 2024 Human Rights Catalyst - Commission on Human Rights

• 2024 Voice For Peace Unidad Para na Paz: Una Zamboanga - Philippine National Police Region 9

• 2023 Covid-19 Hero Award - APCOM Thailand

• 2023 Registered and Verified Youth Organization - Local Youth Development Council of Zamboanga City

• 2022 Leadership Award on HIV Program - Department of Health

• 2022 Gender Ombud Kakampi - Commission on Human Rights

• 2021 - 2024 Ripple of Activation Award - Loveyourself Inc.

Mujer LGBT+ Organisation

is an accredited civil society organsiation approved by the City Government and the Legislative Council of Zamboanga.