As 2025 came to a close, the African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) continued to strengthen regional solidarity, amplify sex workers’ voices, and advance rights-based, community-led solutions across Africa.
Through leadership development, regional trainings, community-led research, and global recognition of sex worker–led innovation, the quarter reflected the resilience, courage, and collective power of the movement.
Despite shrinking civic space, persistent stigma, and ongoing funding challenges, ASWA and its members remained steadfast in building power from the ground up centering lived experience, investing in emerging leaders, and reaffirming that sustainable change is driven by sex workers.
