Sex workers
Coverage of Sex workers in the Nexus archive.
- Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations
Labor's proposed online gambling advertising crackdown faces opposition from the Coalition, Greens, and independents, who demand stricter rules against betting company inducements. Evidence emerged that gambling companies allegedly provided illegal drugs and access to sex workers to maintain problem gamblers, prompting calls for amendments to the legislation.
- Dozens of sex workers and their johns busted after capitalizing on San Diego Comic-Con: ‘Ugly truth’
A major sting operation during San Diego Comic Con led to dozens of arrests of alleged sex buyers and nine alleged sex workers. The operation targeted individuals capitalizing on the event for illicit activities.
- US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says
A report reveals that disruptions to the U.S. PEPFAR program under the Trump administration caused clinic closures, staff layoffs, and reduced HIV services in 46 countries. Over 1,700 clinics and 16,000 staff positions were lost, with cuts disproportionately affecting vulnerable groups like sex workers and transgender people.
- US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says
The Trump administration’s disruptions to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) caused clinic closures, staff layoffs, and reduced HIV services in 46 countries. A report by amfAR found that over 1,700 clinics closed and 16,000 staff members were lost, with severe cuts to prevention programs and services for high-risk populations like sex workers and people who inject drugs.
- West Bengal government seeks support of DMSC for cervical cancer vaccination for sex workers in Sonagachi
The West Bengal government is collaborating with the Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee (DMSC) to provide cervical cancer vaccinations to sex workers in Sonagachi. The DMSC, a collective focused on rights and recognition for sex workers, is celebrating its 31st anniversary.
- 65 arrested in Hong Kong crackdown targeting illicit triad-linked income sources
Hong Kong police arrested 65 people, including 11 sex workers and 54 others linked to illegal gambling, during a two-day operation with fire services and immigration authorities targeting triad-connected income sources. Three additional individuals received summonses for operating an illegal petrol station.
- Hochul extends free healthcare program for sex workers, and taxpayers will foot the $2.5M bill
The Hochul administration has extended a pilot program offering free healthcare to sex workers, with taxpayers expected to cover nearly $2.5 million in costs.
- Montreal sex workers and allies protest during Grand-Prix for better working conditions
Montreal sex workers and allies protested during the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend to demand better labor standards. The strike occurred during one of the busiest periods of the year for the sex work industry.
- Is Mexico’s economy broken?
The article questions whether Mexico's economy is in disrepair, while also touching on unrelated topics such as the costs of the Iran war, sex workers, tourist types, workplace boredom, and fizzy water.