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Sex Work in Namibia - UNFPA rapid assessment

Submitted by NSWP on 9th March 2012

The reality sex workers face in Namibia was revealed in a UNFPA community assessment conducted in five towns in which more than 200 sex workers participated.

March in Lima against 'Zona Rosa' - 1st March

Submitted by NSWP on 29th February 2012

Story in English & Spanish

Movimiento de trabajadoras sexuales del Perú are organising a march to protest against the 'Zona Rosa' in Lima, on Thursday 1st March - details below.

Hit & Run - Report on Anti-trafficking in Thailand

Submitted by NSWP on 29th February 2012
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On 21st February, Empower held a very successful launch of their anti trafficking report "Hit & Run: Sex Worker's Research on Anti trafficking in Thailand."

The launch also saw a special exhibition of a tapestry, 'The Mida Tapestry', sewn by sex workers that speaks of the experience of a 'police rescue' event at Mida Karaoke Bar.

Empower also premiered this short film "Last Rescue in Siam" (above) made by sex workers in Chiang Mai.

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Report on the Impact of China's 2010 "Strike Hard Campaign": A Crackdown on Sex Work

Submitted by NSWP on 18th February 2012
Source: AsiaCatalyst.org
 
The 2010 "Strike Hard Campaign" (police crackdowns) put in place a zero tolerance policy on sex work, gambling and drugs all across China. While many brothels and popular clubs were closed ultimately sex workers continued work out in more remote areas. This geographic shift cut people off from essential health services, HIV/AIDS education, and even funeral services for women who die while cut off from their families.

Here in its first major report The China Sex Worker Organization Network Forum trained its members to document the effects of the crackdown.

2010严打报告电子版_(已排版)[1]

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2011
Source: AsiaCatalyst.org
 
The 2010 "Strike Hard Campaign" (police crackdowns) put in place a zero tolerance policy on sex work, gambling and drugs all across China. While many brothels and popular clubs were closed ultimately sex workers continued work out in more remote areas. This geographic shift cut people off from essential health services, HIV/AIDS education, and even funeral services for women who die while cut off from their families.

Here in its first major report The China Sex Worker Organization Network Forum trained its members to document the effects of the crackdown.

Press Release on the Safety of Sex Workers & Gay People in Kenya

Submitted by NSWP on 9th February 2012

The Global Network of Sex Work Projects condemns the current situation of sex worker activists in Kenya and the harassment being experienced by human rights defenders in Nairobi.

The following is a summary of the press release from colleagues in Kenya and South Africa, in relation to recent events in Nairobi.  You can also view or download the full press release below.

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NSWP launches new resources to mark International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers – 17th December 2011

Submitted by Neil McCulloch on 16th December 2011
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International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

To mark International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, 17th December, NSWP is pleased to announce the launch of some important resources that have been developed to be used as tools by sex worker rights activists and to inform a wide range of audiences including policy makers and programmers.

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers - Candle Light Vigil in London

Submitted by Neil McCulloch on 9th December 2011
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International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

The Sex Worker Open University has organised a candle light vigil in Soho, London on Thursday 15th December to remember friends and colleagues who were victims of violence.

SWOU have produced a number of videos to promote the event.  The first video can be seen on this page and the others can be viewed here and here.

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers - 17th December - new website launched

Submitted by Neil McCulloch on 29th November 2011
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International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

SWOP USA is happy to announce the new website for the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (December 17). http://www.swopusa.org/dec17/

Statement of demands by ICAAP community representatives and activists on unacceptable police violence at ICAAP

Submitted by NSWP on 30th August 2011

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Taking the example of Korean sex workers, community protesters got up on stage today in the plenary with facemasks symbolising the silencing of the voices of the communities, and read a list of demands to the organisers and UNAIDS.

We are appalled at the failure of the AIDS Society of Asia and the Pacific, the Local Organising Committee and the UN in predicting, preventing and effectively intervening in the violence that took place on the 27th of August 2011.