Through our work, we amplify the voices of sex workers, create a unified community of sex workers, promote the recognition of human rights, and foster positive change within the community. Sisonke conducts workshops, training, outreach, advocacy, sensitization, and media engagement for the reintegration of sex workers into communities free from stigma and discrimination. Our movement advocates for the decriminalization of sex work.

Help us achieve the decriminalisation of sex work and build a society that is more inclusive and equitable.

Our human rights are under attack. Sisonke remains strong and active in the fight for freedom, safety, and the decriminalisation of sex work in South Africa. We call on donors and partner to support the movement.

Have a question or need support? Reach out and we’ll get back to you soon.
Thirty years into democracy. Six administrations later. Sex work in South Africa remains criminalised. An unprotected trade. Excluded from the…

Human rights are universal and inalienable, yet sex workers in South Africa often find themselves excluded from these protections. The criminalization of sex work not…

Twenty years ago, 70 women formed the Sisonke National Sex Workers’ Movement to combat stigma and discrimination. Inspired by Shane Peltzer, they push for decriminalizing…