October 17, it was reported that the Ministry of Interior is proposing to introduce administrative responsibility for prostitution in Kyrgyzstan. As it is written in the report, a draft law “On amendments to the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on administrative responsibility” has already been drafted and will soon be submitted to Parliament.

October 17, it was reported that the Ministry of Interior is proposing to introduce administrative responsibility for prostitution in Kyrgyzstan. As it is written in the report, a draft law “On amendments to the Code of the Kyrgyz Republic on administrative responsibility” has already been drafted and will soon be submitted to Parliament.

“In the near future, we could lose all the progress that has been achieved in the country during the last 10 years. According to a recent UNGASS report, HIV prevalence among sex workers was 3.5%, ie less than 5% barrier. Until 2010, the HIV prevalence in sex workers did not exceed 2%, “- said N.Sharonova.

N.Sharonova also noted that the introduction of administrative responsibility will seriously worsen already complicated situation with the rights of sex workers in the country. HIV prevention, care and support for HIV will be very difficult, because sex workers will be forced into hiding, and the outreach workers of organizations providing prevention, will not be able to find people.

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