Who We Are

The African Sex Worker Alliance (ASWA) is 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 sex workers in all their diversities. ASWA was formed in February 2009 with an initial membership drawn from 10 African countries. ASWA is a growing alliance of sex workers and sex worker partners seeking to contribute to social and economic justice for sex workers in Africa. Its vision is a world where sex work is decriminalized, recognized, respected and free from stigma and decriminalization. Through this organizing ASWA presently has over 150 members from 38 African countries.

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 anddecriminalization

Mission

To amplify the voices of sex workers, advocate for their human rights, and promote their dignity and self-determination in Africa.

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ASWA Membership Countries