We gather evidence to fuel advocacy, understand community needs, and push for change with recommendations rooted in lived experience. By combining research with insights from sex workers, we make sure our information is clear, accessible, and impactful. Our goal is to use this evidence to demand fairer, rights-based policies and hold policymakers accountable for decisions that affect us.
Regional Assessment of the Impact of the War in Ukraine on Sex-Workers and Sex-Worker-Led Organisations in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia This report documents the impact of the war in Ukraine on sex workers and sex worker-led organisations in the CEECA region. Firstly, it explores how the war affected the living and working […]
Sex Work and Digital Technologies in CEECA In the world of the 21st century, the influence of digital technologies on every facet of society is undeniable, and digitalization has become an integral part of human life. One domain where the impact of these technologies is particularly profound, yet often overlooked, is in the realm of […]
Experiences and Tips in Community-Led Monitoring – SWAN members’ experiences The main idea of this resource is to provide impetus to extend Community-Led Monitoring (CLM) in programs with sex workers in our region, in order to inspire SWAN members with the experiences gained. The material compiles the experience of community-led monitoring (CLM) that has been […]
LGBT Sex Workers in the CEECA Region – An Overview The lives of LGBTQ sex workers in Central Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia are impacted by many hardships, including precarious living conditions, various forms and levels of criminalisation and discrimination as well as violence and human rights violations. As a vulnerable group within an […]