Sex Workers Day

Sex Workers Day 2021: June 2 is marked as International Sex Workers Day. Sex workers face high levels of stigma and criminalization almost everywhere. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's a fight for survival for sex workers

A fake website offering girls to cater to "every taste and pocket" clocked up more than 1,000 subscribers on its first day, highlighting the challenge of tackling sex trafficking in the country.

India has seen a significant reduction (50%) in new HIV infections since 2001.

Gauhar Khan, who portrays the role of Rubina (a sex worker) in Begum Jaan, has received a lot of appreciation for her performance in the film. The 33-year-old actress said: "People who had not spoken to me for ages are now reaching out to me and telling me how moved they are by my performance. I feel I am lucky"

March 3, has been named by sex worker rights activists as a day to recognise sex worker rights as human rights. With banners saying, “sex work is work”, the activists demanded inclusion, dignity and protection of their occupational and human rights. Here are the glimpses from the rally organised in Kolkata: (Photo Credit: AFP) The rally was org...

Days after five people, including three BJP workers, were arrested in connection with an alleged gangrape of a married woman in Kutch's Naliya town, the identity card of the woman has gone viral, which has led to an open political battle in Gujarat.

Sex workers of Kolkata's Sonagachi, considered Asia's largest red light area, will launch an awareness campaign against drug use among customers.

If only Toronto Police Constable Michael Sanguinetti knew what he started on January 24 this year, would fire the imagination of people across continents. Thanks to his, 'women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimised,' comment, 'Slut Walk' campaigns around the globe from Boston to Brasilia have kept protestors, commentators, ...

Sex Workers Day 2021: June 2 is marked as International Sex Workers Day. Sex workers face high levels of stigma and criminalization almost everywhere. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it's a fight for survival for sex workers

A fake website offering girls to cater to "every taste and pocket" clocked up more than 1,000 subscribers on its first day, highlighting the challenge of tackling sex trafficking in the country.

India has seen a significant reduction (50%) in new HIV infections since 2001.

Gauhar Khan, who portrays the role of Rubina (a sex worker) in Begum Jaan, has received a lot of appreciation for her performance in the film. The 33-year-old actress said: "People who had not spoken to me for ages are now reaching out to me and telling me how moved they are by my performance. I feel I am lucky"

March 3, has been named by sex worker rights activists as a day to recognise sex worker rights as human rights. With banners saying, “sex work is work”, the activists demanded inclusion, dignity and protection of their occupational and human rights. Here are the glimpses from the rally organised in Kolkata: (Photo Credit: AFP) The rally was org...

Days after five people, including three BJP workers, were arrested in connection with an alleged gangrape of a married woman in Kutch's Naliya town, the identity card of the woman has gone viral, which has led to an open political battle in Gujarat.

Sex workers of Kolkata's Sonagachi, considered Asia's largest red light area, will launch an awareness campaign against drug use among customers.

If only Toronto Police Constable Michael Sanguinetti knew what he started on January 24 this year, would fire the imagination of people across continents. Thanks to his, 'women should avoid dressing like sluts in order not to be victimised,' comment, 'Slut Walk' campaigns around the globe from Boston to Brasilia have kept protestors, commentators, ...