Tonette Lopez (died April 25, 2006) was the first transgender woman activist in the Philippines and a popular Asian LGBT activist, HIV/AIDS researcher and journalist.

Tonette Lopez
Born
Oras, Eastern Samar, Philippines
DiedApril 25, 2006
Manila, Philippines
OccupationTransactivist
Years active2000-2006

Lopez led the 16th International AIDS Conference in 2005.[1]

Gahum Philippines

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In 2001, Lopez started the Gay Human Rights Movement (GAHUM), based in Cebu City.

Lopez has stated: "Discrimination is very eminent. A country such ours, which is predominantly Roman Catholic is very difficult. Opinions and decisions are always coiled and intertwined with one's religiosity, belief and faith."[2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sex workers on frontline of Asia's AIDS battle - Express India". www.expressindia.com. Archived from the original on 2012-09-23.
  2. ^ "STRAP | Transgender Rights Are Human Rights". Archived from the original on 2007-10-21. Retrieved 2009-03-19.
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