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  1. Objectification and Stigmatization
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  3. Sexwork has historically been viewed as a form of exploitation and criminality, and sexworkers have been subjected to widespread homophobia, stigma, and moral censure. As a result, sexworkers have long been invisible in pop culture and mainstream discourse. Despite escort ads , the recent decriminalization of prostitution in some parts of the world has given rise to a more progressive attitude towards sexwork and sexworkers.
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  5.  Marginalisation of Sexwork
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  7. The marginalisation of sexwork has led to its invisibility and lack of recognition in broader society. As sexwork has traditionally been seen as immoral, it has been excluded from public conversations, and sexworkers have had to remain hidden from view. These oppressive attitudes towards sexwork have led to discrimination, violence, and limited access to social services and legal protections. The result has been a culture of secrecy and mistrust that has contributed to the lack of respect for sexwork and the sexworkers themselves.
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  9.  Changing the Views of Sexwork
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  11. In recent years, the decriminalization of sexwork in many countries has brought a more welcoming and accepting attitude towards sexwork. This has led to a greater recognition of the importance of safe working conditions and the rights of sexworkers. It has also given rise to a more open and positive narrative around sexwork, one that sees it as a legitimate form of labour and affords sexworkers the freedom to pursue their profession with dignity and respect.
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  13.  Reduce Stigma and Discrimination
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  15. In order to reduce the stigma and discrimination that sexworkers experience, it is important to give them equal access to social services, legal resources, and healthcare. It is also important to create safe working spaces that are free from abuse and exploitation. In this regard, governments, NGOs, and the general public should work together to ensure that sexworkers are treated with respect and dignity and that they have access to the same rights and protection as any other profession.
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  17.  Protecting the rights of sexworkers
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  19. Sexworker-led organisations are crucial in protecting the rights of sex-workers and advancing greater acceptance and understanding of sexwork. These organisations provide a platform for sexworkers to come together, to share their stories, and to advocate for their rights to safe working conditions, legal protection, and social acceptance. These organisations also work to challenge the negative stereotypes and attitudes towards sexwork that perpetuate discrimination.
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  21.  Recognising the contributions of sexworkers
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  23. It is important to recognise the contributions that sexworkers make to society. Sexwork is an often-overlooked form of labour, but it has significant economic and social impacts, including contributing to the liveability of cities, providing economic opportunities for marginalised groups, and creating safer environments for women and LGBTIQ+ people.
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  25.  Supporting and Empowering Sexworkers
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  27. It is essential to bolster the support for and empowerment of sexworkers so they can partake in the economy as equal citizens with rights and protection under the law. This can be achieved through providing access to financial services, offering social support programs, and establishing legal frameworks to protect their working conditions and rights. Furthermore, sexworkers need to be included in conversations and decisions about their communities, so that their voices can be heard.
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  29.  Creating safer working environments
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  31. Creating safer working environments for sexworkers is essential to ensuring their safety and wellbeing. This requires creating and enforcing laws that tackle sexual exploitation and violence against sexworkers, as well as providing access to healthcare, social services, and legal protection. Additionally, providing sexworkers with access to educational and vocational training will help them find better employment opportunities outside of sexwork, and empower them with the skills and confidence they need to build better lives for themselves.
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  33.  Challenging the Narrative Around Sexwork
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  35. Sexworkers need to be given the agency and platform to challenge traditional narratives around sexwork and project a positive image of sexwork. This can be achieved through the representation of sexworkers in the media, through models of personal stories, and by providing a space for sexworkers to talk about their experiences and advocate for their rights.
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  37.  Decriminalisation of Sexwork
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  39. Decriminalisation of sexwork is an important step in transforming the views of sexwork and the associated stigma. This will ensure that sexworkers can pursue their profession free from risk of criminalisation and that they can access the same rights and protection that other workers enjoy. Furthermore, this will reduce the discrimination faced by sexworkers and promote an environment of acceptance and support.
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  41.  Developing Sexwork-friendly Policies
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  43. It is important that policy makers take a sexwork-friendly approach when developing and implementing laws, regulations, and services. This will ensure that sexworkers are not denied basic rights and access to services, and that their rights are respected and protected. In order to achieve this, it is essential to engage with sexworker organisations and the sexwork community in policy discussions and decision-making processes.
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  45.  Valuing Sexwork as Labour
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  47. It is important to value sexwork as labour and recognise it as an important source of income for many people. Policymakers should strive to ensure that sexworkers are not denied basic working rights, including access to health insurance and employment protection. They should also provide incentives to employers to hire sexworkers in order to create a more equal and equitable labour market.
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  49.  Combating Stereotypes
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  51. In order to combat the negative stereotypes surrounding sexwork, it is important to provide sexworkers with a platform to tell their stories and challenge biased narratives. This can be done through sharing sexworkers’ real-life experiences in the media, normalising sexwork, and providing educational resources that help to destigmatise the profession.
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  53.  Rethinking the Narrative
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  55. Finally, it is essential to reevaluate the way we think about sexwork and shift away from traditional views that demonise and marginalise sexworkers. This can be done through initiatives that help to foster understanding and acceptance of sexwork, and by providing resources and support that empower sexworkers and create safer working environments.
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