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African Sex Worker Alliance (ASWA)
The African Sex Worker Alliance (ASWA) is a Pan African Alliance of sex worker-led groups that strengthen voices, empower communities, and advance health and human rights.
Founded in 2009, ASWA has grown into a continental movement of over 150 members across 38 African countries advancing social and economic justice.
Vision
A world where sex work is decriminalized, recognized, respected and free from stigma and discrimination.
Mission
To amplify sex workers voices, advocate for our human rights, and promote dignity and self-determination.
Goal
A strong, resilient and visible sex worker-led Pan African movement that is transformative and responsive to the lived realities of all sex workers in Africa.
Core Values
Intersectionality & Inclusion
Learning & Adaptability
Accountability & Integrity
Solidarity & Love
Diversity & Respect
African Sex Worker
Alliance (ASWA)
We are a Pan African Alliance of sex worker-led groups that exist to strengthen their voices, to empower and to advocate for and advance the health and human rights of female, male and transgender sex workers
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ASWA Mission: A Pan-African network of sex worker-led groups that amplifies the voices of sex workers, raises visibility and advocates for the human dignity of diverse community of sex workers working and living in Africa.
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ASWA Vision: A world free of stigma and discrimination where sex work is recognized and protected as work.
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The African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) is a pan-African, sex worker-led organization committed to advancing human rights, health, and social justice for sex workers across Africa.
We work with national and regional sex worker-led organizations, activists, and allies to strengthen movement building, advocate for decriminalization, and address violence, stigma, and discrimination faced by sex workers in diverse African contexts.
- 🌍 Pan-African, sex worker-led network
- ⚖️ Human rights & decriminalization advocacy
- 🩺 Health, HIV, and SRHR programming
- 🤝 Capacity strengthening & movement building
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African Sex Worker Alliance (ASWA)
The African Sex Worker Alliance (ASWA) is a Pan African Alliance of sex worker-led groups that exist to strengthen their voices, empower communities, and advocate for and advance the health and human rights of sex workers in all their diversities.
Formed in February 2009 with an initial membership drawn from 10 African countries, ASWA has grown into a vibrant continental movement of over 150 members across 38 African countries — advancing social and economic justice for sex workers in Africa.
Goal
A strong, resilient and visible sex worker-led Pan African movement that is transformative and responsive to the lived realities of all sex workers in Africa.
Vision
A world where sex work is decriminalized, recognized, respected, and free from stigma and discrimination.
Mission
To amplify the voices of sex workers, advocate for their human rights, and promote dignity and self-determination across Africa.
Core Values
Intersectionality & Meaningful Inclusion
Learning & Adaptability
Accountability & Integrity
Solidarity & Love
Diversity & Respect
