International Day to close Violence Against Sex Workers offers politicians a chance to ponder the manifold benefits of decriminalising Kenya’s sex industryKenyan sex workers and human rights activists took to the streets of the small town of Nakuru on 12 October to protest against the killing of seven female sex workers in 10 days. They called for proper investigations and better security by police.
The demonstration was organised by the Kenya Sex Workers Alliance (Keswa) and included family members of the women who had been killed. Keswa estimates that at least 40 sex workers are killed each month in Kenya,and claims police neglect in the cases. The Nakuru rally was share of a larger effort to fight for safety and justice for sex workers. The need for this battle was illustrated last month when 300 sex workers in Kisii, a rural town, and were arrested and forcefully tested for HIV. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com