> Today is #InternationalSexWorkersDay, held to mark the 1975 occupation of Saint-Nizier Church by around 100 SWers, protesting their criminalised and exploitative living conditions.
> SWers continue to mark the day by calling for fulfilment of their rights.
— #NSWP 🗺️️
> «International Sex Workers' Day 2026»
> Today is a celebration of resilience, courage, and community.
> Every day, we support one another, advocate for our rights, challenge stigma, and continue pushing for a world where dignity, safety, and justice are realities, not privileges.
> Our stories, experiences, and voices matter. Our lives matter. Our rights matter.
> While progress has been made, barriers to justice, healthcare, safety, and legal protection continue to affect our communities. That is why the call for decriminalization and human rights remains as important as ever.
> Today, we celebrate how far the movement has come, honor those who came before us, and continue the work of building a future where every sex worker can live and work with dignity.
> Happy International Sex Workers' Day. ❤️
— #ASWA Alliance 🌍
«International Sex Workers’ Day: Access to Justice is a Right, Not a Privilege»
> Across Africa and the world, sex workers continue to face criminalisation, discrimination, violence, arbitrary arrests, extortion, detention, deportation, and exclusion from justice systems meant to protect all people equally.
> Criminalisation continues to deny sex workers access to labour protections, healthcare, legal protection, and basic human dignity.
> As we commemorate International Sex Workers’ Day 2026, the African Sex Workers Alliance (ASWA) joins the global movement in reaffirming that access to justice is not a privilege, it is a fundamental human right.
— #ASWA 🌍
> This International Sex Workers' Day, we stand together to demand an end to violence, discrimination, and stigma, and call for equal access to healthcare, legal support, and human rights protections for all sex workers.
> 🎥 Watch ASWA's Grace Nyarath, share why access to justice matters and how we can all support this movement.
> #InternationalSexWorkersDay #AccessToJustice #SexWorkersRightsAreHumanRights
[Also ASWA.]
> Today, KNESWO Feminist Initiative stands in solidarity with refugee, migrant, and internally displaced sex workers in all their diversity.
> Sex workers' rights are human rights. Dignity, safety, justice, and equality for all.
> #InternationalSexWorkersRightsDay #SexWorkersRightsAreHumanRights #KNESWO
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> Today, on International Sex Workers’ Day, we honor the resilience, courage, and contributions of sex workers worldwide.
> Every person deserves dignity, safety, access to healthcare, and protection from violence, discrimination, and stigma. Sex workers’ rights are human rights.
> Together, let us amplify their voices, challenge harmful stereotypes, and advocate for policies that promote justice, inclusion, and equality for all.
> #InternationalSexWorkersDay2026 #EndTheStigma
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> On this International Sex Workers Day Sisonke_ZA expresses deep concern at the continued delays in advancing the decriminalisation of sex work into law.
> The criminalisation of sex work creates conditions that enable abuse, exploitation and discrimination. #HumanRights
— #Sisonke 🇿🇦 #SouthAfrica
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> #June2 we commemorate #InternationalSexWorkersDay to honour the courage, resilience and ongoing struggle of sex workers for dignity, human rights, health, safety and #Justice.
> When #SWs are safe, healthy and empowered, communities are stronger and inclusive for everyone.
> June 2 marks #InternationalSexWorkersDay, honoring lives lost to violence and stigma since 1975.Chisungo Trust remembers, resists, and continues the work.We fight for: ✔️ Decriminalization ✔️ Access to health ✔️ An end to violence against Male Sex Workers #SexWorkIsWork.
— #ChisungoTrust 🇿🇼
> 🚨 Today on International Sex Workers’ Day, Springs of Life Zimbabwe demands an end to the systemic violence and criminalization of sex workers. Why is their safety treated as optional? No one should live in fear of assault.We call on the government to urgently decriminalize sex work the ZRP to end arbitrary arrests, and healthcare systems to provide stigma-free care.
> "Sex work is work, and sex workers' rights are human rights." — Ms. Precious Msindo, Programmes Coordinator.
> #ISWD2026 #DecriminalizeSexWork #EndGBV #Zimbabwe
— #SoLZ 🇿🇼
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> On 2 June 1975, around 200 sex workers occupied a church in Lyon, France to protest police harassment, violence, discrimination.
> Their eight day occupation sparked a global movement for sex worker rights and is why we mark #InternationalWhoresDay each year.
> Happy International Whores' Day, love from SWOP NSW.
— #SWOPNSW 🇦🇺 #Australia #NewSouthWales
Source: “Sex workers of the world unite: How striking French Sex Workers Inspired a Global Labour Movement”, Euryice Aroney, Senior Lecturer in Journalism, University of Technology Sydney.
🎧 Listen: https://soundcloud.com/eury99/larevoltedesprostituees
🎞️ Subtitled video: https://vimeo.com/139457788
📄 Transcript: https://www.academia.edu/12300698/La_Revolte_des_Prostituees_English_and_French_language_transcripts_of_the_radio_documentary_Sex_worker_revolts_history_
> ☂️ International Whores Day - 2nd June ☂️
> It started with a protest...
> In 1975, over 100 sex workers and allies began an 8-day occupation at the Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon, France. The demonstration was in response to fines, stigma and police harassment; including the imprisonment of ten sex workers just days prior.
> The action was widely reported on and, despite the protestors eventual removal by police, made a profound impact.
> June 2nd has since become recognised as the beginning of the modern sex worker rights movement. Every year, International Whores Day is celebrated with protests and events across the world.
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> Inspired by this action [2nd June, 1975] and in reclaiming derogatory terms of that period “whore” against women as sex workers, sex workers all over the world started organizing, giving rise to the modern-day sex workers rights movement.
> "Whore" is a term that sex workers have reclaimed diligently and no longer is the term a slur [when used amongst the community].
> International Whores Day for sex workers is a day of pride.
> https://web.archive.org/web/20240602150703/https://www.ntahc.org.au/international-whores-day
> Beginning in 1975, June 2nd marks International Whores’ Day.
> It is a day to remember and honour those who came before us.
> As the SW rights movement continues to grow in strength and in reach, today we would like to honour our history here in SA.
> Today is International Whores Day! (Or International Sex Workers Day, if you aint one)
> Whore solidarity forever ✊️
— #SWOPTAS 🇦🇺 #Australia #Tasmania
> Happy International Whores Day 2026!
> Right now there are laws in Western Australia that grant sex workers less rights than people working in other occupations.
> QLD, NT, NSW and Vic have all amended their laws to remove this discrepancy.
> Time for WA to do the same! Australia #westaustraliangreens
> International Sex Workers' Day ❤️
> Today commemorates the occupation of the Saint-Nizier church in Lyon on 2 June 1975 by 100+ sex workers.
> Advocating for the full decriminalization of SW and pushing back against discrimination, systemic abuse, and violence directed at SWers.
> #SexWorkIsWork! 👠
— #NZPC 🇳🇿 #NewZealand
> Sex workers have been organising for centuries and new, vibrant groups continue to form. This ISWD we spoke with Liana, the director of a new sex workers collective in Jakarta: Manuwani ("Brave Women") ☂️
— #GAATW 🗺️️
> #2J Día Internacional de ləs Trabajadorəs Sexuales 👠
> Hoy 2 de junio se conmemora el día internacional de ləs trabajadorəs sexuales.
> La fecha recuerda la histórica protesta de 1975 en Lyon, Francia ,cuando más de 150 trabajadoras sexuales ocuparon la iglesia de Saint- Nizier para reclamar contra la violencia policial, la represión, la clandestinidad y los abusos.
> Tras ocho días de huelga la policía allano la iglesia de forma violenta el 10 de junio.
> 51 años después de aquel hecho histórico, la realidad de quienes ejercemos el trabajo sexual no ha cambiado. Los atropellos policiales siguen vigentes: detenciones arbitrarias,discriminación, coimas, abusos y golpizas.
> En el contexto actual de nuestro país nos enfrentamos a "operativos de saturación" donde la policía acosa,requisa, detiene y violenta a las trabajadoras sexuales del espacio público.
> La crisis económica nos expuso a mayor precariedad y violencia institucional donde muchas compañeras por no tener para pagar el alquiler en un hotel o pensión se encuentran en situación de calle.
> El trabajo sexual en Argentina NO es un delito pero todos los espacios y las distintas formas de organización y autogestión están criminalizadas por códigos contravencionales y legislaciones que equiparan el trabajo sexual con la trata de personas.
> Es necesario y urgente que nuestro trabajo sea reconocido y poder acceder a derechos laborales como obra social y jubilación.
> Seguiremos luchando hasta que la despenalización y el reconocimiento sea una realidad concreta para todo nuestro sector.
> Feliz día de lucha compañeras!!!
— #AMMAR 🇦🇷 #Argentina
> El 2 de junio se conmemora el Día Internacional de las Trabajadoras Sexuales.
> 51 años después, muchas de esas exigencias siguen vigentes.
> Hablar de derechos humanos también implica reconocer las vidas, voces y luchas de las trabajadoras sexuales.
> Hoy recordamos una lucha colectiva que sigue resistiendo. ✊🏽
> A 51 años seguimos organizando, conmemorando y celebrando la rabia!! ☂️👠💋
> Hoy es el día internacional de la trabajadora sexual; pero como ya hay muchos post hablando sobre el hecho histórico el día de hoy (yo misma tengo un reel fijado en mi perfil [Instagram] sobre ese tema) hoy les quiero hablar sobre estas fotos de hace 8 años.
> Hace 8 años fue la primera vez que desde AMETS salimos a las calles como trabajadoras organizadas. Éramos 4 peladas, (las tres que ven en las fotos y la compañera que tomó las fotos). Nos citamos en Tlalpan y caminamos un buen tramo extendiendo nuestra manta pintada a manita, también llevábamos un megáfono y unos folletos. Recuerdo que pasaban los carros y algunos nos tocaban el claxon y nos echaban porras.
> Hoy mismo veo que tan solo en la CDMX ya existen muchos grupos de trabajadoras que hacen sus eventos, reuniones o lo que sea para conmemorar el día y se siente chido, porque hace 8 años no los había, y en ese momento no nos dio miedo ni nos detuvo ser nomas 4 compañeras saliendo a la calle y exponernos a las miradas de los incrédulos que nos veían raro por andar gritando que somos orgullosamente putas, jajaj.
> Recuerdo que terminamos el recorrido justo frente al hotel amazonas, a la altura de San Antonio Abad. Terminamos re cansadas, pero contentas, había sido una primera experiencia y aunque éramos poquitas las sentimos exitosa.
> Qué bonitos recuerdos.
> This International Whores’ Day, we’re launching FSC Speak Out: a new campaign from FSC and #EPAUnited centering the voices of adult creators themselves. #FSCSpeakOut
> To join us and learn more, visit: https://www.freespeechcoalition.com/speakout
— #FSC 🇺🇸
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> Happy International Whores' Day!
> At New Moon, everyday is International Whores' Day. <3
> To all of the sex worker activists, advocates, community stewards, artists, educators, wisdom keepers, historians, and cultural icons...we honor you and are thankful for your contributions to the world.
— #NewMoonNetwork 🇺🇸
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> I hope we stay healthy and well! I hope we continue to resist on all fronts. Mad love and much respect to sex workers today! International Sex Workers Day.
— #DesireeAlliance 🇺🇸
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> Today is International Whores’ Day, a day to reflect on and honor the sex worker rights movement. Across the US, new conversations about decriminalization are gaining traction.
> Decriminalization is about harm reduction, labor rights, and public health. This year’s legislative efforts show how the conversation is shifting (slowly, but importantly).
> In our latest blog, we break down the 2026 US policy landscape, what’s changed, and what still needs to happen.
> Thanks to #DecrimNY and Don't Strip Our Rights for contributing their thoughts to this post! https://www.woodhullfoundation.org/whats-happening-with-sex-work-decriminalization-in-2026/
— #WoodhullFreedomFoundation 🇺🇸
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> HAPPY IWD!!! Remember the roots of this day are in collective action, resistance, and solidarity. ⛓️💥
> THANK YOU to our community for supporting our PLeasure4Ever fundraiser. You showed up, showed out, and helped us raise $16K!!!
> Much more soon. For now, we are simply grateful.
— #BAWS 🇺🇸 #California #SanFrancisco
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> ❤️🔥On June 2, 1975, sex workers occupied Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon, France, protesting police harassment and criminalization. Today we honor their legacy and continue the fight for sex workers’ rights, safety, and dignity. #InternationalWhoresDay
— #Decrim305 🇺🇸 #Florida #Miami
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> This International Whores' Day, NJRUA and the Sex Workers Rights Coalition are demanding #RightsNotRescue and New Jersey lawmakers stop pushing a false trafficking narrative around World Cup games. https://njrua.org/2026/06/02/speak-up-on-international-whores-day-rights-not-rescue/ #RightsNotRescue #IWD2026 #IWD #FIFA #WorldCup2026
— #NJRUA 🇺🇸 #NewJersey
✍️ #Signatures: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhM6vCUVQtntr-rtl_TQZYbpVLB3awYfEtTcmiSlms0Ca82Q/viewform
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> As we mark #InternationalSexWorkersDay, we're reflecting on a legacy of activism, while preparing for the first Red Umbrella March since 2023. In just three years, progress on sex worker safety has begun to unravel. https://swanvancouver.ca/statement-intl-sexworkers-day/
> “Every generation of sex workers still ends up having to re-explain why criminalization, displacement, and over-policing are harmful, even though sex worker communities have been documenting these harms for decades,” said Kelly Go, Program Manager, SWAN Vancouver.
— #SWAN 🇨🇦
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> Since 1975 #InternationalSexWorkersDay = collective action.
> Help defend SW rights by sharing #ISWD content, and if you can, make a donation to a local SW serving org.
> We are stronger together, and your support truly has an impact. Thank you!
> https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/wish-drop-in-centre_social
— #WISH 🇨🇦
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#SexWork #ISWD #ISWD2026 #Canada #BritishColumbia #Vancouver
As we mark International Sex Workers’ Day, which celebrates a legacy of activism, SWAN Vancouver is also reflecting on the return of the first Red Umbrella March, an event that calls for safety, human rights and decriminalization. The last Red Umbrella March was in 2023, and in just three years what was previously known as […]
> Today, we're honouring the strength and resilience, and solidarity of sex workers across Africa and around the world. We celebrate the people who continue to support one another, speak up for their rights, build community, and keep pushing for a more just and inclusive world.
> This day is about us our voices, our stories, our lives, and our right to live free from violence, stigma, discrimination, and criminalization.
> Join us as we celebrate our community, our achievements, and the ongoing fight for dignity, justice, and decriminalization.
> #ISWD2026 #InternationalSexWorkersDay #RedUmbrella #AccessToJustice #DecriminalizationNow #SexWorkersRightsAreHumanRights #ASWAAlliance
> «International Sex Workers' Day», 2 June 2026. A day to honor courage, resistance, and the ongoing fight for justice…
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[Oops, somehow missed this one yesterday… 😅 Well, uploaded now. ^^]
> «ACCESS TO JUSTICE»
> This is the theme of the INTERNATIONAL SEX WORKERS' DAY 2026.
> TAMPEP calls for an immediate end of the stigmatization of sex workers! Together with sex workers across Europe, we ask for equal rights.
> The working and living conditions of sex workers in Europe, mainly migrant sex workers, remain characterized by precarious circumstances. Discrimination, stigmatization and the increasing call for restrictive laws, particularly at EU level, are further exacerbating the situation.
> Sex workers’ communities, worldwide, therefore commemorate that day to call attention and make demands.
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> Every June 2nd we celebrate one of the most important days in the year: International Sex Workers' Day!
> This day marks the anniversary of the legendary occupation of the St Nizier church in Lyon, France, by a group of sex workers. They claimed the church for eight days to demand safety, dignity, and labour rights. Their bravery ignited a global movement that continues to inspire us every year.
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> International Sex Workers' Rights Day. Sex work is work.
> We demand the full recognition, protection, and fulfilment of sex workers' labour, health, and human rights in law and policy.
> Nothing about sex workers without sex workers. Sex workers are organisers, leaders, and agents of change. Their voices must be at the centre of all decisions that affect their lives.
> We reject all forms of criminalisation of sex work. We reject the ongoing conflation of sex work with trafficking and gender-based violence, narratives that fuel stigma, increase harm, and strip people of rights and safety. Sex workers' rights are human rights!
> Today, we amplify the voices of TGEU Board Members Tayri Fadil (she/her) and Alex Shah (she/her).
> “Today we honour SWers leading the struggle. We demand full decriminalisation, labour rights, and legal protection for migrant and trans SWers. End police harassment and persecution. Solidarity, resistance, and collective power until we win justice and safety for all SWers.” — Tayri Fadil
> “On this day, we amplify the political demands of sex workers for full decriminalisation, labour recognition, social protection, migration justice, and freedom from state violence, surveillance, and stigma. This day is a transnational call for bodily autonomy, intersectional justice, and the unequivocal protection of sex workers’ human rights. Sex workers are the ancient, present, and future of labour.” — Alex Shah
> Follow our friends at ESWA to stay up to date with the sex worker movement. #SexWork #SexWorkIsWork #EndTheStigma #RightsNotRescue #TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights
— #TGEU 🇪🇺🏳️⚧️
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> Каждое 2 июня мы отмечаем один из самых важных дней в году — Международный день секс-работников!
> Этот день посвящён годовщине легендарной оккупации церкви Сен-Низье в Лионе, Франция, группой секс-работников. Они занимали церковь в течение восьми дней, требуя безопасности, достоинства и трудовых прав. Их смелость положила начало глобальному движению, которое продолжает вдохновлять нас каждый год.
> INTERNATIONAL SEX WORKERS' DAY!
> Today, June 2nd, we celebrate International Sex Workers's Day! On this special day, let's remember how far we've come, but also how much work still needs to be done to erase stigma, ensure safety and to live in a society that embraces sex work as work. The fight isn't over, we're still standing!
> Here's a recap of photos of the event we held in the Beguinage Church, last year, for the 50th Anniversary of the occupation of the Saint Nizier Church by sex workers, which lead to today's movement!
> SEX WORK IS WORK! NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US!
— Initiative Kundschaft pro Sexarbeit 🇩🇪
#SexWork #ISWD #KundschaftSexarbeit #ISWD2026 #Germany #Sexarbeit
> Денес, на 2 Јуни, го одбележуваме Меѓународниот ден на сексуалните работници.
> Овој ден се смета за симболично раѓање на активистичкото движење на сексуалните работници и нивната долгогодишна борба за признавање на сексуалната работа како труд и занимање, како и за почитување и заштита на основните човекови права.
> Затоа, денес потсетуваме, дека достоинството, безбедноста и еднаквоста не се привилегија, туку право на секој човек, без разлика на сексуална ориентација, пол, род, професија, религија...
— #СТАР 🇲🇰 #Македонија
#SexWork #ISWD #STAR #ISWD2026 #NorthMacedonia #СексуалнитеРаботници
> Il 2 giugno non è solo una ricorrenza.
> È il giorno in cui ricordiamo una lotta iniziata nel 1975, quando centinaia di sex workers occuparono la chiesa di Saint-Nizier a Lione per denunciare violenza, repressione e invisibilità.
> Cinquant’anni dopo continuiamo a chiedere la stessa cosa: diritti, sicurezza e autodeterminazione.
> Perché lavorare senza stigma, senza paura e senza violenza non è un privilegio.
> È un diritto. ❤️✊☂️ #InternationalWhoresDay #SexWorkersDay #2Giugno #SexWorkersRights #DecriminalizeSexWork
Los de por aquí (🇪🇸) ya los he ido publicando, así que sólo los enlazó. :3
#SindicatoOTRAS: https://kolektiva.social/@yenndc/116681343573161254
#ONGStop: https://kolektiva.social/@yenndc/116684646015961846
#EHBilguneFeminista: https://kolektiva.social/@yenndc/116679219953228699
Posiblemente también de interés…
El anuncio de la #AIACDPTS:
https://kolektiva.social/@yenndc/116680163419878469
Y los carteles de la #Koordi2J:
https://kolektiva.social/@yenndc/116665064293546083
La única publicación todavía sobre las concentraciones del 2J vascas es la de Ahotsa.info… Esperaré un poco más, pero voy enlazando esa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5izNcWOqwBw
Attached: 1 image Manifiesto del Sindicato OTRAS por el 2J de 2026 — Día Internacional de las Trabajadoras Sexuales, y 51º aniversario de la ocupación de la iglesia de Saint-Nizier. ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥 Texto completo debajo. 👇 #TrabajoSexual #2J #Manifiesto #SindicatoOTRAS #ISWD #ISWD2026
> Sex Workers Deserve Safety, Not Criminalisation!
👠 June 2nd manifesto ☂️
By the English Collective of Prostitutes. 🇬🇧
[⚠️ CW (white/3rd image), descriptions of multiple forms of abuse and violence (by police and others).]
> Every June 2nd we celebrate one of the most important days in the year: International Sex Workers' Day!
> This day marks the anniversary of the legendary occupation of the St Nizier church in Lyon, France, by a group of sex workers. They claimed the church for eight days to demand safety, dignity, and labour rights. Their bravery ignited a global movement that continues to inspire us every year.
> In 2025, at the 50th anniversary of the St Nizier occupation, ESWA organised a region-wide campaign, with events, protests, parties and activities in different cities across Europe and Central Asia. We documented this historic event and turned it into this documentary that shows the diverse beauty, bravery and creativity of our movement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtp_vzCA2lU
> Footage by:
• #PIC, #Netherlands 🇳🇱
• #Aprosex, #Spain 🇪🇸
• #STRASS, #France 🇫🇷
• #CDCP, #Italy 🇮🇹
• #HPLGBT, #Ukraine 🇬🇧
• #SWAG, #Germany 🇩🇪
• #UTSOPI, #Belgium 🇧🇪
• #NationalTransCoalition, #Armenia 🇦🇲
• #RUS, #Sweden 🇸🇪
Story and Editing: Cass Traitor and Wszebor Sienkiewicz,
Creative direction: Wszebor Sienkiewicz,
> Communiqué du 2 juin 2026, Journée internationale des droits des travailleuses du sexe, en faveur de la proposition de lou française pour la reconnaissance des droits des travailleuses du sexe.
— #Aspasie 🇨🇭 #Suisse
#TravailDuSexe #ISWD #ISWD2026 #SexWork #Switzerland #France
> En cette journée internationale des TDS (#2Juin), le Parti Pirate rappelle une urgence : celle de protéger les travailleuses et travailleurs du sexe. La loi de 2016 dite « contre le système prostitutionnel » a échoué. Elle a précarisé, isolé et exposé aux violences.
> Face à cette marginalisation, nous portons un programme clair basé sur l'autonomie, la dignité et la sécurité des personnes concernées. Notre objectif ? Abolir les mesures répressives et instaurer un cadre légal et social protecteur. #PartiPirate #DroitsDesTDS
> 1. Reconnaissance et droits sociaux Nous voulons abroger la loi de 2016 et reconnaître le travail sexuel comme une activité économique légale. À la clé : un vrai statut professionnel avec accès à l'assurance maladie, la retraite, les congés et la parentalité.
> 2. Fin du faux proxénétisme et protection Il faut modifier le Code pénal. L’entraide entre TDS ou le soutien des proches doivent plus être criminalisés. En revanche, nous renforçons les sanctions contre la véritable exploitation et les abus économiques.
> 3. Sécurité et lieux autogérés Le droit de choisir/refuser ses clients et ses pratiques doit être garanti. Nous proposons d'autoriser les lieux dédiés autogérés : se regrouper collectivement pour travailler en sécurité, sans contrainte ni intermédiaire.
> 4. Accès aux soins et accompagnement Renforcement du suivi médico-social et un accompagnement réel pour les personnes souhaitant se reconvertir. La sécurité et les droits plutôt que la répression.
> Pour lire notre proposition: https://partipirate.org/program/index/droits_humains_a_l_ere_numerique___droits_des_travailleuses_et_des_travailleurs_du_sexe
— #PartiPirate 🇫🇷 #France
> En ce 2 juin 2026, journée internationale des TDS, nous revenons sur l'excellente vidéo de soutien que Docteur Tlaleng Mofokeng, rapporteuse spéciale de l'ONU sur le droit qu'a toute personne de jouir du meilleur état de santé physique et mentale possible. Elle est un soutien indéfectible de la lutte pour les droits des TDS et donc de la décriminalisation. Un immense merci à elle.
— #ProjectJasmine 🇫🇷 #France
Transcription:
> Mon nom est Dr. Tlaleng Mofokeng. Je suis la Rapporteuse spéciale des Nations Unies sur le droit qu'a toute personne de jouir du meilleur état de santé physique et mentale possible.
> Les droits des travailleuses du sexe sont des droits humains. Cela inclut le droit a la santé et, plus largement, le droit à l'autonomie corporelle ainsi que le droit à la sécurté et à la dignité.
> La décriminalisation est une condition préalable nécessaire à la réalisation effective de ces droits et de nombreux autres droits humains interdépendants.
> C'est une exigence de santé publique. La décriminalisation est soutenue par les organismes des Natios Unies, y compris ONUSIDA, l'OMS, le PNUD et de nombreux experts indépendants de l'ONU. La criminalisation est incompatible avec le cadre des droits humains. Elle réduit la capacité des travailleuses du sexe à négocier, elle limite leur accès aux services de santé et elle augmente en réalité leur exposition au VIH et à de nombreuses autre IST ainsi qu'aux violences basées sur le genre. Des témoignages présentés devant la Cour européenne des droits de l'homme ont montré que la criminalisation des clients a également entraîné ce qui suit: une diminution du nombre de clients entraînant une précarité économique, une perte de pouvoir de négociation, une exposition accrue aux violences basées sur le genre, une prise de risques accrue et un plus grand isolement et des conditions de travail plus dangereuses en raisos de déplacement et de la nécessité d'agir clandestinement. En 2024, la Cour européenne des droits de l'homme a explicitement reconnu que la criminalisation constitue une ingérence dans la vie privée et l'autonomie sexuelle des travailleuses du sexe et qu'elle a des conséquences concrètes sur leur santé et leur sécurité. La Cour a rappelé que la France doit suivre cette mesure, notamment au regard de son impact et la dernière évaluation menée en 2020 s'est concentrée uniquement sur la mise en œuvre de la loi et non sur ses effects. Et depuis 10 ans, la France n'a pas évalué l'impact de la criminalisation sur les clients, sur les personnes directament concernées.
> Aujourd'hui, les travailleuses du sexe se sont organisées pour proposer des politiques publiques mieux adaptées aux réalités vécues et plus conformes aux cadres des droits humains.
> La France ne peut plus ignorer ni la voix des travailleuses du sexe, ni celle de la Cour européenne des droits de l'homme.
> Et c'est mon vœu que les droits des travailleuses du sexe soient considérés et reconnus comme des droits humains.
> Whether we love our jobs, hate them, or have mixed feelings about them, we all deserve safety and protection from harm at work.
> When it comes to sex work, however, this is often not the reality. Laws that criminalise or restrict sex work fail to protect sex workers. Instead, they place them at risk of violence, including from the police. Criminalisation also prevents sex workers from accessing labour protections, seeking sexual and reproductive health services, reporting violence without fear, and exercising their rights like any other worker.
> Sex workers know what keeps them safe. For decades, they have been calling for the decriminalisation of sex work–– a legal model that removes criminal penalties related to sex work and is a crucial step to improving working conditions and labour rights protections of sex workers.
> Sex workers are experts of their own lives. They know what keeps them safe. Listen to them. Decriminalise sex work.
> This International Sex Workers’ Day we reaffirm our commitment to sex workers’ safety, rights, and dignity.
— #IPPF 🗺️️
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