Decriminalising sex work should be on election agenda
Politicians must stand up for change
For decades my sisters and brothers in the sex industry have been battling to get their rights recognised and make the decriminalisation of sex work a reality. As we approach the general election, we want to see politicians engage on this issue and stand up for change. I keep fighting because I have seen leaders in the past make brave decisions that might offend the “morality” of some but protect the vulnerable and marginalised. Abortion is no longer criminalised and nor are same-sex relationships. Grassroots activism and politicians who listened to the realities of hardship and allowed themselves to be moved by facts have made my country fairer. It is high time we end abuse and pain for sex workers too. Decriminalising sex work should be on the election agenda. Our politicians have promised changes but have not followed through. For many years my colleagues and I, together with other human rights activists, have documented abuses against sex workers. I cannot tell you how man...
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