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 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 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 MoreAs 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
Read MoreAt 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
Read MoreThe African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) is thrilled to announce that Grace Kamau, our Regional Coordinator, has been appointed as a member of the EmpowHER Fund Advisory Committee by Aidsfonds. The EmpowHER Fund envisions a world where women and
Read MoreThe 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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