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“I became a sex worker because I had no other choice,” says Nomalungelo Mvoti, a sex worker and single mother from Eswatini. Mvoti’s life changed forever when she was just 15 years...
Eswatini has made remarkable progress in its fight against HIV over the past decade. Despite having one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in the world—with approximately 24.8% of adults living with...
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...
African 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...
On 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...
Sex 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...
Across 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...
For 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...
For 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...
