Promoting Human Rights & Rule of Law in South Africa
sex workers
LGBT/Sex Worker Rights
9 October, 2012
The LGBT and Sex Worker Rights Programme works to end discrimination and mistreatment faced by people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender and sex workers throughout southern Africa. In most countries in southern Africa, activities associated with sex work as well as sex between individuals of the same-sex …» Read More
Zimbabwe: Policing sex work – an appropriate response?
17 August, 2012
For the past three months police in Harare have been conducting operations to arrest women in bars and night clubs. According to the Harare police, these operations are part of an effort to reduce touts, street children and prostitution in the city.» Read More
Former President of Botswana leads to “end the epidemic of bad laws”
12 July, 2012
The 9th of July 2012 has proved to be a momentous day for advocates for the repeal of criminal laws against sex workers and LGBT communities. This is the day on which the Global Commission on HIV and the Law launched their report entitled HIV and the Law: Risks, Rights …» Read More