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, motivator, leader, and a transgender sex worker working with sex
Read MoreFor 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. "I work to defend the rights of sex workers in
Read MoreAcross 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, and transgender sex worker, these experiences reveal a deeper
Read MoreThato 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 about giving back to a community often
Read MoreThe 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
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