Documenting Lived Realities: Inside the Daily Struggles of Sex Workers in Namibia

Across 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...

Finding Strength in Stigma: The Lived Experience of Sex Workers in Botswana

Thato 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...

The Power of Choice

The 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...

ASWA Hosts Critical Dialogue on Anti-Rights and Anti-Gender Narratives

African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) convened a powerful and timely webinar bringing together activists, movement leaders, and advocates from across Africa to unpack the growing impact of anti-rights...

Grace Kamau Elected NSWP President, Marking a Historic Milestone for ASWA

African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) is celebrating a momentous achievement following the election of our Regional Coordinator, Grace Kamau, as President of the Global Network of Sex Work Projects...

Give to Gain: Celebrating the Leadership and Resilience of Sex Workers Across Africa

On this International Women’s Day, the African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) joins women’s rights movements around the world in celebrating the strength, leadership, and resilience of women and girls...

The Day After International Sex Workers’ Rights Day: Our Movement Continues

The day after International Sex Workers’ Rights Day is not a pause in momentum, but a continuation of a growing movement rooted in resilience, leadership, and an unwavering demand for justice. Across...

Advocacy Statement: Ensuring Accessible HIV Prevention for Sex Workers in Kenya and Africa

As the African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA), we welcome Kenya’s historic receipt of the long-acting HIV prevention drug Lenacapavir—making Kenya the first East African country to secure starter doses...

Condom Shortages: Crisis at the Core of Health, Work, and Rights

As the world marks International Condom Day, attention turns to the vital role condoms play in protecting health and preventing HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Yet across Africa...