Violence against sex workers remains acute in the CEECA region, and our members and peers campaigned tirelessly this year to make the voices of sex workers heard and bring attention to this issue. Although the COVID-related measures prevented meeting in person in many places, numerous demonstrations and discussions have been held. The regional context is […]
On this day, our organisations aim to draw specific attention to the violence and discrimination faced by trans sex workers in Europe and Central Asia. Just like in the rest of the world, trans sex workers in our region are experiencing extreme violence that is fuelled by stigma and lack of protective laws and human rights. Sex workers are subject to discrimination and violence from members of the public, health care professionals and the members of their own families on a daily basis.
HOPS and STAR from Macedonia organized several events for the day. HOPS has previously announced a call for best media article from journalists on the issue of sex work. On 17th of December the best 3 awarded journalists/articles were announced and published on media. HOPS also launched a video speaking about Merseyside model and Ugly Mugs scheme on addressing violence against sex workers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oxc-QHupUOA&feature=youtu.be ). STAR has organized a traditional red umbrella street march, hich was greatly covered great by national media.