Stories that show why decriminalization matters
We write about the work we do to amplify the voices of sex workers, create a unified community of sex workers, promote their rights, and foster positive change within the community. Our movement advocates for the decriminalization of sex work. Join us as we challenge stigma, promote compassion, and strive for a more inclusive South Africa where sex workers can thrive with autonomy and respect.
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Twenty Years of Waiting: The Cost of Political Inaction on Sex Work Decriminalisation
Read more: Twenty Years of Waiting: The Cost of Political Inaction on Sex Work DecriminalisationThirty years into democracy. Six administrations later. Sex work in South Africa remains criminalised. An unprotected trade. Excluded from the freedoms promised by the country’s Constitution. Despite countless commitments by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, including the Deputy Minister’s reaffirmation during our 2024 Sisonke National Conference, the government continues to stall. What we…
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Sex Workers Lead the Conversation on Rights, Safety, and Decriminalisation
Read more: Sex Workers Lead the Conversation on Rights, Safety, and DecriminalisationAhead of the anticipated GBV shutdown on Friday, the long-awaited consultation on the progress of the Decriminalisation Bill saw members of the Sisonke National Movement, SWEAT and Asijiki in conversation with government departments such as SAPS, SALGA, DSD, and the NPA among others hosted by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in Tshwane today.…
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The Essential Role of Health and Wellbeing in Life
Read more: The Essential Role of Health and Wellbeing in LifeAt Sisonke we help our members build health and wellbeing. Health and wellbeing are vital for a fulfilling and productive life, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional factors. Good health allows individuals to perform daily activities effectively, engage in relationships, and pursue goals. Physical health involves proper nutrition, regular exercise, adequate sleep, and routine medical check-ups,…
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Human Rights for Sex Workers
Read more: Human Rights for Sex WorkersHuman rights are universal and inalienable, yet sex workers in South Africa often find themselves excluded from these protections. The criminalization of sex work not only perpetuates discrimination but also endangers the lives and well-being of sex workers. Advocating for their human rights is paramount to fostering dignity, safety, and equality. Sex workers are frequently…