Today is International Sex Workers' Rights Day #ISWRD.
In 2001, over 25000 sex workers gathered in Calcutta despite protests for a festival. Every year since, the day has been one for the sex workers' rights movement to highlight global activism, resilience and solidarity.
In 2001, over 25000 sex workers gathered in Calcutta despite protests for a festival. Every year since, the day has been one for the sex workers' rights movement to highlight global activism, resilience and solidarity.
The fight for sex workers' rights is a global one. While legal, social, cultural and economic contexts vary between and within nations, the demands of sex workers are the same.
To be safe, to be respected, to be valued, to have autonomy, and to be a part of that society.
To be safe, to be respected, to be valued, to have autonomy, and to be a part of that society.
The NSWP @GlobalSexWork is a worldwide network of sex worker led and serving organisations, united in achieving these demands.
Here are a few things that their member organisations are doing:
Here are a few things that their member organisations are doing:
🇺🇦 Fundraising for sex workers in Ukraine
https://twitter.com/sexworkeurope/status/1498228676332298250
🇫🇷 Calling for sex workers' rights in France
https://twitter.com/actupparis/status/1499291978646921217
🇿🇦 Tackling health inequalities in South Africa
https://twitter.com/gnpplus/status/1499305604850106368
🗺️ Understanding the impact of sex work laws around the world
https://twitter.com/GlobalSexWork/status/1204044266709901313
These are just a few examples of the work being done by activists, organisers and community members across the world.
Wherever there are sex workers, there are people working to break down stigma, push for justice and bring about equity and inclusion for all.
Wherever there are sex workers, there are people working to break down stigma, push for justice and bring about equity and inclusion for all.
At NUM, we are proud to be part of a national and international movement which recognises the lived experiences, autonomy and rights of sex workers. We are a small part of a global demand for change.
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