For Rebecca Boois, the effects of the United States foreign aid suspension and Stop Work Order are not measured in policy statements or donor reports. They are felt in the daily struggle to access healthcare, provide for her children,
Read MoreAfrican Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) commemorated International Sex Workers' Day with a webinar that brought together sex workers, advocates, researchers, and partners to discuss access to justice, health rights, and the importance of meaningful inclusion in HIV prevention efforts.
Read MoreOn 2 June 1975, approximately 100 sex workers occupied Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon, France, in protest against criminalisation, police harassment, violence, and the inhumane conditions they were forced to endure. Carrying banners that read, “Our children do not want
Read MoreSex workers in Botswana are experiencing growing challenges in accessing healthcare, HIV prevention services, and social support following reductions in funding for community services, according to Andrew, a sex worker and part-time administrative officer with Sisonke Botswana Organization. Andrew
Read MoreAcross Africa and around the world, conversations about Ebola continue to raise concern, fear, and uncertainty among communities. Public health emergencies often bring anxiety, misinformation, and stigma, especially when people do not have access to clear and accurate information.
Read MoreFor Rachel Love Gawases, the conversation about HIV prevention goes beyond access; it's fundamentally about freedom and urgency. "My name is Rachel Love Gawases. I am an activist, mentor, motivator, leader, and a transgender sex worker working with sex
Read MoreFor Silvia Mahumane, advocacy is personal. A social activist and human rights defender, she has dedicated her career to ensuring sex workers in Mozambique are recognised, respected, and protected. "I work to defend the rights of sex workers in
Read MoreAcross Namibia, the lived realities of sex workers are shifting in ways that are often unseen, undocumented, and misunderstood. Through the voice of Rachel Love Gawases, an activist, community leader, and transgender sex worker, these experiences reveal a deeper
Read MoreThato Calvin, from Sisonke Botswana, knows firsthand what it means to fight for dignity and survival. Having lived the realities of sex work, Thato’s journey is not just about personal endurance it’s about giving back to a community often
Read MoreThe landscape of HIV prevention has fundamentally changed. The days of relying solely on one or two methods are over. Today, we are witnessing a revolution in biomedical and community driven options, and it is crucial that every sex
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