Jann Marf: LGBTQI Student Leader

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭.

Being in a university that prides itself on championing peace, I always thought that everyone would naturally feel included. But I quickly learned that it doesn’t always work that way— inclusion doesn’t just happen; it has to be nurtured. Even within our campus, discrimination and stigma against LGBTIQ students were real—sometimes subtle, sometimes obvious—but always powerful enough to make you question if you truly belonged. It was frustrating, yet it sparked something inside me, a fire I didn’t know I had.

That spark came alive when I saw support all around me: faculties, staff, friends, fellow students, and even the university itself starting to create spaces for LGBTIQ students. In those moments, I realized inclusion isn’t just about being seen, it’s about being empowered. Feeling recognized and supported lit a fire in me to do more, to be more, and to help others feel that same spark."

#InclusiveEducationForAll matters to me because it ensures that every student, regardless of identity, has the chance to learn, grow, and thrive without fear or stigma. It creates a space where differences are respected, voices are heard, and potential is not limited by who we are.

Jann Marf Morales Cervantes, a History major at Mindanao State University – General Santos, believes in the power of living authentically and boldly. They inspire others to embrace their true selves with confidence, celebrate diversity, and shine unapologetically.

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