Are you a Govt Stakeholder

Are you a Government Stakeholder?

You can play a crucial role in empowering female sex workers and creating a more just and equitable society.

Together, we can break down barriers, ensure access to essential services, and advocate for policy reforms that address the unique needs of this marginalized community.

FSWs are victims of

structural violence

in India, limiting their access to education, health care, and other socio-economic resources

FSWs in developing countries are

14 times

more likely to be infected by HIV than women in general population (NACO)

This structual violence legitimizes

discrimination

perpetuating oppression, marginalization, and poverty

YOU CAN BE AN ENABLER OR BARRIER TO FEMALE SEX WORKER EMPOWERMENT.

To enable access to social benefits we are entitled to, without facing discrimination based on our line of work, we need your support with:

Organizing camps for female sex workers to ensure that they have the necessary identification documents
As a population particularly vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases, we require accessible healthcare and treatment facilities to support our overall well-being.

We need your support with:

Prioritizing HIV testing, cervical cancer screening and provision of HPV vaccines as essential services

Organizing regular health camps in areas where female sex workers reside

Support us in building awareness on comprehensive Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) awareness and services
To comprehensively improve the lives of female sex workers including their families who are vulnerable to exploitation, we need your support with:

Providing access to affordable and nutritious food to support the health and development of female sex workers and their children

Ensuring access to menstrual hygiene products and promoting education on menstrual health

Facilitating access to essential medicines for both female sex workers and their families

Raising awareness about existing government schemes that can benefit female sex workers and their families, and ensuring their access to these programs
To protect the rights of female sex workers and raise awareness about their legal entitlements, we need your support with:

Organizing regular legal awareness sessions to educate female sex workers about their rights and the legal protections available to them

Facilitating access to legal services, including legal counseling, representation, and assistance with legal matters
To enable a safe and supportive environment for female sex workers, where there is access to support we need your support with:

Taking prompt action to investigate and prevent cases of violence and exploitation against female sex workers

Facilitating peaceful resolution of conflicts involving female sex workers, ensuring their safety and well-being

Ensuring strict enforcement of the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act (ITPA) to prevent trafficking and exploitation
Policy making should not be made one-size-fits all. To build a policy environment inclusive of female sex workers, that address their unique needs, we need your support with:

Advocating for policy reforms that promote the rights and well-being of female sex workers

Including diverse female sex worker representation in the policy-making processes to ensure that their voices are heard and their needs are addressed

Identifying and addressing policy gaps that negatively impact female sex workers