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, and it is crucial that every sex
Read MoreAfrican 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 and anti-gender narratives on sex workers and other marginalized communities. The
Read MoreAfrican 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 (NSWP). This landmark victory represents a significant step forward for
Read MoreOn 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. This year’s theme, Give to Gain reflects a powerful truth
Read MoreThe 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 Africa and around the world, sex workers
Read MoreAs 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 for rollout. This is a major milestone in the fight
Read MoreAs 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, condom shortages continue to undermine health, fuel stigma, and
Read MoreAcross sub-Saharan Africa, sex workers continue to live and work under laws that criminalize their existence. These laws claim to protect society, morality, or public order. In reality, they do the opposite. Criminalization fuels violence, deepens inequality, blocks access
Read MoreSex workers across Africa are calling on governments, donors, and health agencies to urgently adopt community-led approaches to rolling out new HIV prevention technologies, according to a new policy brief released by the Africa Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA). The
Read MoreEvery year on December 17, the world marks the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, a day dedicated to remembering the lives lost, honoring survivors, and demanding an end to the systemic violence faced by sex workers
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