Rare Moment as Tanzanian Leader Calls for Recognition of Sex Work
The chairman of one of the administrative regions in Tanzania, Simon Tyosela, has called for recognition of sex work as... Read More
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Brief History
The African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) is the Pan African alliance of sex worker-led organizations. ASWA was formed in 2009 with an initial membership drawn from 10 African countries. ASWA has members from 33 African countries
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May 17 – International Day to end Homophobia and Transphobia
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is observed on May 17 and aims to coordinate international events that raise awareness of LGBT rights violations and stimulate interest in LGBT rights work worldwide. In the 9th edition, in 2013, commemorations took place in... Read More
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Open Call: Apply for Sex Worker Academy Africa (SWAA)
The African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) announced the 2019’s call for its groundbreaking Sex Worker Academy Africa (SWAA). This year,... Read More
Cameroon: Sex Workers at Crossroads as Violence Over Language Difference Worsens
Local and international human rights groups have raised concerns over ongoing and increasing gross violation of human rights of people... Read More
Worrying Increase in Crackdown and Arrest of Sex Workers in Several African Countries
There has been an increase in crackdown and arrest of sex workers in several countries across Africa. Several countries have... Read More
Sex Workers in Ethiopia Still Chained by Oppressive NGO Despite Ongoing Political Changes
Since taking over power as Ethiopia’s Prime Minister in April this year, Abiy Ahmed, has made sweeping changes that have... Read More
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