Not all consultations are designed to cater to the interest of the people.
If we do not recognize and address the inherent imbalances of power in these multi-stakeholder platforms and have clear bias to the experts by experience, then these platforms only serve the status quo.
Government bureaucracies have the power to select who sits and who doesn't sit on the table in the policy process. Frustrating that sometimes civil society has to force its way in these spaces to make the policies more contextualized to their needs.
They're loud, they're colorful, and they're known in the Philippines as "the kings of the road." Iconic vehicles called "jeepneys" carry millions of Filipinos through city streets each day.
But the government wants them replaced with a more modern option. https://t.co/pWTemot0GS
it was so difficult but the moment i came out of the closet, and loved myself w/ kindness— everything just flows now. found a loving community & beloved friends. created new art. so much travels around the world. new photo projects. there is magic in being who you truly are
Guys HELP! We're raising money for a permanent Home for the Golden Gays! We're almost there but we need to make sure we pack Rapture coz d lolas are performing! @PreciousPaulaN@brigiding@turingofficial@eva_lequeen are performing here also! PLS RT!
This Friday March 10 8PM na!
This International Women's Day, Camp Neñada enjoins everyone to #EmbraceEquity
When we embrace equity, we embrace diversity, and we embrace inclusion.
We embrace equity to forge harmony and unity, and to help drive success for all.
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We’re all different and so are our families. Every family has the right to be recognised and protected - rainbow families included. #FamilyValues#LoveWins
🟥 @RGA's @kaiote speaks about Dall-E 2 w/ @PatrickKulp
What New AI Art Technology Could Mean for the Marketing and Advertising Worlds https://t.co/tUfBYpxtzq via @Adweek