Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce

📢📢 S*x Worker Networking Zone at today! At 12h00 join the press conference on the ruling of s*x workers challenging the French law & thereafter a global *xWorkerSolidarityMarch highlighting s*x worker voices in the HIV response & our global call to *xwork 🌍

Join s*x workers & allies from across the globe at tomorrow, 25 July for the *xWorkerSolidaityMarch. The march aims to highlight the importance of s*x worker voices in the HIV response; and the global advocacy for *xwork & the health and human rights of s*x workers. Starts at 12h45 CEST from the S*x Work Networking Zone, Global Village to the plenary (Hall C1, Channel 1) where a short message will be delivered. Please spread the word & bring posters & messaging! Find us at the S*x Worker Networking Zone before the march starts, grab a cool t-shirt & join! *xworkerslead *xworkiswork Asijiki Coalition Mothers for the Future IAS - International AIDS Society Sisonke

Thank you IAS - International AIDS Society for the opportunity to unpack the 'case for *xwork in South Africa' yesterday. Great turnout & solidarity and support from former The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DoJ & CD) Deputy Minister, Special UN Rapporteur Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng, Deputy Minister of Health Joseph Phaahla & KZN MEC for Health, Nomagugu Similane🇿🇦 *xworkiswork

📢Don't miss this! Join us at 12h00 CEST at as we unpack *xwork in South Africa. An interactive space to share, learn & support our global advocacy for the human rights and health for all s*x workers. *xworkiswork

At giving powerful testimony on the lived experiences of s*x workers and other criminalised & marginalised communities on the barriers to access healthcare. These are human rights violations, and every person deserves the right to stigma-free health services. *xwork

Join us for an interactive workshop at . Our workshop: 'the case for the decriminalisation of s*x work in SA unpacks the *xwork advocacy campaign strategy, the valuable role the coalition of organisations that support decrim play & how it came about that the South African government decided to prioritise the Bill. Please come & share experiences in other countries & ways to collaborate going forward prioritising the health & human rights of s*x workers. *xworkerslead *xworkerrightsarehumanrights

At now - amazing panel moderated by . "We need resources to ensure the work can continue and to be able to respond to the needs of mothers in their entirety." - Dudu Dlamini *xwork💜🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Duduzile Dlamini who is the founder of Mothers for the Future project is in Messe Münich Germany with Global Network of People living with HIV (GNP+) and IAS - International AIDS Society for the 2024 Aids conference, pre-conference session
LIVING 2024- People living with HIV pre-conference session 4: Our children are dying! community solidarity for global actions.

"We need resources to ensure the work can continue and to be able to respond to the needs of mothers in their entirety." - Dudu Dlamini

Last day of the Asijiki Coalition Lobbying Workshop. Thank you to everyone who engaged and also came through despite Cape Town weather❄️ Amazing people that continue to push for legislative changes that protect and empower *xwork *xworkiswork

Today, Mothers for the Future is holding a stakeholder dialogue to discuss how we can work together to support the children of s*x workers. *xwork

thank you for having us! Our intersectionality calls for a united front in advocating for human rights, dignity, and safety for all. What a way to close 🌈 *xwork

We deserve the right to make choices about our bodies & livelihoods without judgment or stigma. *xwork

*xwork contributes to broader criminal justice system reform. It encourages a shift away from punitive approaches toward more evidence-based and rights-focused policies 📢 *xworkiswork

Our call for the new administration to 📢 *xwork is now louder than ever. We deserve protection, dignity and the right to access services without stigma or fear. *xworkiswork

🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ thank you for a rich dialogue, intersectionality and the space to create awareness on *xwork

Beatiful event in Gugs, Cape Town today with a rich dialogue hosted by 🌈 Thank your for the space to create awareness around intersecttionality and the opportunity to spread awareness on *xwork

We are proud joining Kasi Pride for a LGBTQIA dialogue and information session on Saturday, 15 June this 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ as we raise awareness, advocate for change & celebrate diversity *xWorkerRights

*xWork means safety and dignity for s*x workers. We need laws that protect, not punish. In solidarity with s*x workers around the globe on *xworkersday 💜 *xworkiswork

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? is not just a question; it is a challenge to the status quo. It is a reminder that leadership should reflect the diversity of the people it serves. Most importantly, it is a commitment to support our advocacies – *xwork; to stop the war on marginalised bodies; and so much more. It is a reminder to the government that none of us are free until all of us are free. Join us on Thursday, 23 May from 11h00 to 13h00 in front of Parliament, Cape Town for the launch of our campaign and the unveiling of our movement’s banner, symbolising our commitment to representation & justice for all. *xworkiswork

On this , let's acknowledge the contributions of all workers in South Africa, including s*x workers, because *xworkiswork✊🏾. *xWork is about acknowledging our agency, ensuring access to basic labour rights & safeguarding our rights and dignity 🙌🏾

Many thanks to Sisonke Free State for mobilising an amazing group - session was so engaging and we are *xwork ✊🏾

We got to hang with our comrades from Sisonke and the Asijiki Coalition this week working towards achieving *xwork🙌🏾

At the Triangle Project Elections 2024 Political Party Manifestos Reading Session! Follow live on their FB page - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/z636d3p2bXRtumRH/?mibextid=oFDknk

As we remember Robyn Montsumi today, let's not forget the systemic failures that led to her tragic death. It's time for meaningful action to address the injustices faced by s*x workers & LGBTQI+ persons within the criminal justice system. Robyn's life mattered & we won't rest until justice is served. *xwork

Democracy is about representation for ALL & while diversity strengthens us🌈it's time to address the intersections of inequality! We got to hang out with our comrades from different organisations &brainstorm using creativity as a force for change - watch this space!

National Advocacy Convening Meeting with ARASA, Sisonke, Asijiki Coalition, Triangle Project *xwork

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Day 2 of the . Happy Human Rights Months South Africa! 🌍 We believe in the dignity and rights of every individual, including s*x workers. Visit our stall over the next three days to learn why *xwork is crucial for protecting our rights 💜🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️