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Today, 17 December, is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. This day is important as sex workers face many forms of violence, which often remains unpunished. The protection of their rights, investigating and prosecuting all violent offences against anyone working in the sex sector is hard to put into practise if sex work itself is considered as violence against women and thus criminalised. Read more about sex workers rights and updates surrounding the topic in 2024 on our website: https://lnkd.in/djdxC_vS

Today is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Sex workers around the world face violence, and harmful policing practices often undermine their access to justice. Read ESWA's report on the role of policing in sex workers' access to justice: https://lnkd.in/dYVwZEYX Watch the insightful video here: https://lnkd.in/e26peN_j #EndViolence #SexWorkersRights

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers 🔴 Today, we honour the lives lost to violence and hate crimes against sex workers and stand in solidarity with sex workers, their families, friends, and advocates. No one should live in fear or be subjected to violence because of who they are or the work they do. Ending violence against sex workers requires challenging societal norms and fostering communities of support and respect. At YWCA Westman, we believe in safety, dignity, and equality for all individuals. Together, we can work toward a future where everyone is free from violence.

On the International Day to End Violence Against #SexWorkers, we echo the new report by the ESWA highlighting criminalisation, stigmatisation and social marginalisation against sex workers. #Decriminalisation of sex work, combatting structural discrimination, and inclusion and engagement of sex workers are key steps to ensure respect of #humanrights of sex workers. Read report 'Exposed from All Sides' 👉 https://lnkd.in/dYVwZEYX #InternationalDaytoEndViolenceAgainstSexWorkers

Today is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. Sex workers face disproportionate levels of violence, stigma, and discrimination every day. Ending this violence begins with decriminalization, education, and support. Violence against sex workers is a human rights issue. Today, let’s commit to: ✅ Challenging stigma ✅ Fighting for legal protections ✅ Listening to and amplifying sex worker voices We all deserve to live and work with dignity and safety. Stand in solidarity. Speak up. Demand change. #EndViolenceAgainstSexWorkers #DecriminalizeSexWork #SupportSexWorkers #HumanRights

🗓️ December 17th: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers This day marks a day dedicated to raising awareness about the violence and discrimination faced by sex workers worldwide. Established in 2003 by the Gaia Foundation, to commemorate the tragic loss of several sex workers and highlight the need for systemic change. The date of December 17th was chosen to honor the lives lost and to advocate for the decriminalization of sex work, safer working conditions, and an end to the stigma that often leads to violence. Sex workers, particularly those from marginalized groups, face high rates of physical and sexual violence, police brutality, trafficking, and more. Unfortunately, many of these crimes go unpunished due to the criminalization of sex work. On this day, we remember those who have suffered and continue to advocate for: Legal reforms to protect sex workers. Safer working conditions, free from violence and exploitation. Greater societal understanding and support to eliminate the stigma surrounding sex work. This day is a reminder that the fight to end gender-based violence must include all marginalized groups, including sex workers. Let’s unite to protect all marginalized persons' rights, safety, and dignity. #EndViolenceAgainstSexWorkers #SexWorkerRights #DecriminalizeSexWork #16DaysOfActivism #HumanRights #GenderEquality

🌍 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐱 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 🌍 In many jurisdictions, sex workers face numerous violations of their rights due to criminalization. It's time to change this. 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 is the legal framework favored by most sex worker-led organizations worldwide, as well as leading authorities in health and human rights. ✅ 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 ✅ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 ✅ 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐱 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 Join the movement for a safer, fairer world where sex workers are protected and respected. #DecriminalizeSexWork #HumanRights #HealthForAll #SupportSexWorkers

#decriminalisesexwork Catch me today at 10:30am on POWERFM discussing the decriminalisation of sex work with Lerato Mbele.

Earlier this month, it was Sex Worker Pride Day. There are many reasons why people (both men and women) engage in sex work. For most - it is by choice or circumstance. And for others - it is by coercion. Human trafficking and sex trafficking will always remain illegal; however, decriminalizing sex work is the best way to ensure everyone's safety - even those who enter the industry by force. #Police are sex workers largest perpetrators of abuse - making it hard to seek help - even for those who are there by coercion. Did you know that in order to access services for victims of sex trafficking - survivors must be cooperating with law enforcement? As an #InternationalPsychologist, I conducted research in #Holland on the attitudes and values of those who stigmatize sex workers (https://lnkd.in/eYRzpEuy). What I learned was that sex workers need rights not rescue! And at the end of the day, #SexWorkIsWork and #StigmaKills. #SexWorkerPrideDay2024 #DecrimNow #RightsNotRescue

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, observed on December 17th, aims to raise awareness about the violence and discrimination faced by sex workers. It promotes their rights and safety, and encourages solidarity, support, and action to end violence against them. #EndViolenceAgainstSexWorkers, #RightsAndSafety, #Solidarity, #SupportSexWorkers, #StopDiscrimination, #Awareness, #December17, #HumanRights, #ProtectSexWorkers