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NSWP is pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Shapiro as Policy Manager. 
6 March 2024
Sex worker groups around the world hold events and actions to mark International Sex Workers’ Rights Day, which is held annually on 3rd March.
1 March 2024
Dunja Mijatović, the Commissioner for Human Rights, has released a comment piece calling for the protection of sex workers’ human rights by prioritising their safety, agency and bodily autonomy. The comment piece also calls for decriminalisation, stating that “consensual sexual relations between adults for remuneration should not be criminalised”.
22 February 2024

Latest Resources

Conflicts and humanitarian crises, such as natural disasters, pandemics, civil and cross-border wars, and other emergencies, are increasingly impacting communities globally. Sex workers are disproportionately affected by humanitarian crises and conflicts due to structural barriers and intersecting forms of oppression which increase their vulnerability to violence, economic hardship, and human rights abuses. 
14 March 2024
This resource is a Community Guide to the Briefing Paper: The Right to Housing and the Unmet Needs of Sex Workers. It provides an overview of the full Briefing Paper and shares key recommendations.You can download this resource above. This resource is available in Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish and Arabic. 
21 February 2024
The right to housing is fundamental to international human rights and is essential for ensuring an adequate standard of living. It is protected under international human rights law and includes safeguards against discriminatory eviction and the provision of legal remedies for those facing forced eviction. However, sex workers often experience violations of their right to housing due to criminalisation, stigma, and discrimination. Their access to housing is restricted by barriers such as lack of identification or documentation, bank accounts, or proof of income.
21 February 2024