Sex workers' rights

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Sex workers' rights refer to the human rights and labor rights of individuals who engage in sex work. These rights encompass a range of issues including the decriminalization of sex work, protection from violence and discrimination, access to health care, and the right to work in safe conditions.

Overview

Sex workers' rights are part of the broader human rights framework and are often advocated for by various non-governmental organizations (NGOs), activists, and sex workers themselves. The movement for sex workers' rights seeks to address the stigma and marginalization faced by sex workers and to ensure their safety, dignity, and equality.

Key Issues

Decriminalization

One of the primary goals of the sex workers' rights movement is the decriminalization of sex work. Decriminalization involves the removal of criminal penalties for sex work, which can help reduce violence against sex workers, improve their access to health services, and allow them to work in safer conditions.

Violence and Discrimination

Sex workers often face violence and discrimination from clients, law enforcement, and society at large. Advocates for sex workers' rights call for measures to protect sex workers from violence and to ensure that they have access to justice when they are victims of crime.

Health Care Access

Access to health care is a critical issue for sex workers. This includes access to sexual and reproductive health services, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, and general health care. Stigma and discrimination can often prevent sex workers from seeking the health care they need.

Labor Rights

Sex workers' rights also include the right to work in safe and fair conditions. This encompasses the right to fair pay, the right to refuse clients, and the right to work without coercion or exploitation.

Advocacy and Organizations

Several organizations advocate for sex workers' rights on a national and international level. These include the Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP), the International Committee on the Rights of Sex Workers in Europe (ICRSE), and various local and regional groups.

Related Pages

• Human rights
• Decriminalization
• Violence against women
• HIV/AIDS
• Labor rights
• Non-governmental organization

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