Author name: SWEAT

SWEAT at SVRI: A Step Towards Greater Representation and Advocacy for Sex Workers

The recent Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Forum, sponsored by the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), provided a powerful space for SWEAT (Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Taskforce) to advocate for sex workers’ rights and share insights into the critical issues surrounding criminalisation and sexual violence. Although SWEAT representatives attended and engaged in important sessions

WhoSpeaksForUs? Campaign Launch

May 23, 2024 l Cape Town l Parliament The #WhoSpeaksForUs? campaign is a grassroots movement dedicated to advocating for equitable representation and justice in our communities. In the lead up to South Africa’s national and provincial elections, the question we keep asking others is “who are you voting for”? A natural response would be that

Justice for Murdered Sex Workers: Call for Fair Sentencing and Decriminalisation

Sentencing procedures for Sifiso Mkhwanazi start tomorrow, 8 May 2024, after being found guilty of the murder and rape of six Johannesburg-based sex workers. We are calling for a fair and just sentence and outcome that underscores the value of sex worker lives. However, it’s deeply troubling that we find ourselves in a position where

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers – 17 December

The Sex Worker Education and Advocacy Taskforce (SWEAT), together with Sisonke, the National Movement of Sex Workers, will commemorate the International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers, 17 December, over the next few days through a series of activities in six provinces around the country. Sex workers, allies and activists will gather to pay

Women’s Day in South Africa: A Call for Sex Workers’ Rights Advocacy

By Jaco Swart On the 9th of August, we celebrate Women’s Day in South Africa. We commemorate Women’s Day as a significant occasion that pays tribute to the bravery and resilience of the women who played a pivotal role in the country’s struggle for freedom and equality. As the nation reflects on the achievements of

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