In This Newsletter (Jan–Mar 2024):
ASWA highlights the staggering 2,466 human rights abuses reported against sex workers in Southern Africa, renewing the call for justice, protection, and full decriminalization.
In a bold step toward inclusive health solutions, ASWA partnered with ViiV Healthcare to advance sex worker-led HIV prevention initiatives across Eswatini, Botswana, Namibia, and Mozambique.
Through the ALESWA program, ASWA continues to drive rights-based advocacy in nine African countries, while also launching a continent-wide mentorship program that pairs 13 young sex workers with experienced leaders across 13 countries.
This quarter also saw the hosting of a crucial webinar on funding trends, exposing major gaps and emphasizing the need for sustainable investment in sex worker movements. Additionally, ASWA played an active role in the GFAN Africa 2024 strategy meeting, contributing to discussions on the future of global health financing.
In this edition of the ASWA Newsletter (Jan–Mar 2024), we spotlight the ongoing human rights violations against sex workers in Southern Africa and amplify the urgent call for justice and decriminalization. We also showcase ASWA’s impact across the continent—from launching a mentorship program in 13 countries to advancing HIV prevention initiatives and leading regional advocacy through the ALESWA program. Plus, we explore critical funding challenges and ASWA’s role in shaping global health financing through GFAN Africa.
