Decriminalise Sex Work!

Sonke Gender Justice: It’s International Sex Workers’ Day, and we still call for an end to discrimination, stigma, violence, and the criminalisation of sex work.

Sex workers deserve dignity, safety, access to healthcare, labour protections, and the full enjoyment of their human rights. Decriminalising sex work is not only a matter of justice but also a vital step toward protecting human rights, reducing gender-based violence, and ensuring that sex workers can access health and safety services without fear or stigma.

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Date:
2 June, 2026
Type of Update:
Updates from our Partners
Themes:
Activism
Alternatives to Criminalisation
Cost of Exclusion
Courts Systems
Fees and Fines
Human Rights
Petty Offences
Policing
Public Health
Pre-trial Detention
Prisons
Use of Public Spaces
Countries:
South Africa
Regions:
Global
Africa
Australia & the Pacific Islands
Asia
Europe
Latin America & the Caribbean
Middle East
North America
Campaign Partners:
Sonke Gender Justice
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The Campaign to Decriminalise Poverty and Status is a coalition of organisations from across the world that advocate for the repeal of laws that target people based on poverty, status or for their activism.

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