Sex Workers Call for Community-Led Rollout of New HIV Prevention Technologies Across Africa

Sex 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

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World AIDS Day 2025: New HIV Prevention Tools Offer Hope for African Sex Workers, ASWA Research Shows—but Access and Information Gaps Persist

As the world commemorates World AIDS Day 2025, new findings from the African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) reveal a growing demand among sex workers for equitable access to emerging HIV prevention technologies. While scientific advances such as Lenacapavir, CAB-LA

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ASWA Celebrates Silvia Okoth, Faculty Member of ALESWA and BHESP Advocate, as Winner of the 2025 Phil Harvey Innovation Award

The African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) proudly celebrates Silvia Okoth, a faculty member of the Africa Leadership Sex Workers Academy (ALESWA) and Advocacy & Policy Manager at the Bar Hostess Empowerment & Support Programme (BHESP), a proud ASWA member

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ASWA Celebrates the Voice of Silvia Akoth from BHESP at the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP)

At the seventh International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP), taking place from 1–6 November 2025 in the vibrant city of Bogotá, Colombia, at the Ágora Bogotá Convention Center, the African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) celebrates the inspiring contribution of

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Rising Voices, Bold Futures: ASWA’s Y.E.L Mentorship Program Ignites a New Wave of Young African Leaders for Justice and Equality

The African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) has officially unveiled the third cohort of its Young Emerging Leaders (Y.E.L) Mentorship Program, a flagship initiative designed to equip young leaders across Africa with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to champion human

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ASWA Concludes 3-Day Francophone Training on Community Strength and Resilience in Rwanda

This week, the African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) successfully concluded a three-day regional training in Rwanda bringing together sex worker leaders and organizations from across Francophone Africa. The training focused on building resilience, strengthening leadership, and advancing human rights

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