Sex Workers and Sex Work in South Africa: A Guide for Journalists and Writers

The Guide has been compiled for journalists and writers involved in reporting on sex work. It sets out basic facts about the sex work industry in South Africa and contains sections on appropriate terminology, use of images and respectful interviewing techniques. You can read the guide in English >>HERE.

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Six Problems With Media Coverage on the Sex Trade

An article by Katherine Koster, Communication Director from Sex Workers Outreach Project with a few tips to the media about how to ethically report on sex work: Stop publishing the mugshots, full names and addresses of people arrested for prostitution. Check your source’s stats and research! Ask questions, especially about race, class and collateral damage. Use multiple […]

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‘Sex Workers at AIDS2014’ IAC Report on HIV, Sex Work and Decriminalization by Scarlet Alliance

Australian sex worker network and NSWP member Scarlet Alliance published their report: ‘Stepping up to the evidence on HIV and Sex Work: Decriminalise Sex Work Now! Sex Workers at AIDS 2014’ in hte middle of July 2015. This much anticipated report demonstrates the strong sex worker presence at the 20th International AIDS Conference – AIDS […]

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Tactical Tech: Transforming Data into Images for Advocacy

Drawing By Numbers, a website created by the Tactical Technology Collective, is a collection of software tools and advice that organizations can use to turn information about human rights abuses into charts, maps, pictures diagrams and other visual instruments that can be used in advocacy, strategic planning, public education or training. Having something visual to […]

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