Job security fears ignite among South Australian sex workers as coronavirus spreads
4 years, 9 months ago

Job security fears ignite among South Australian sex workers as coronavirus spreads

ABC  

Bookings have started dwindling for Anya, an Adelaide-based sex worker, but she is trying not to panic. Key points: Sex workers' clients are cancelling amid the coronavirus outbreak Sex Industry Network's Kat Morrison said workers are taking necessary precautions for clients' and their own safety Sex workers are concerned about their financial security, as many do not receive the benefits other jobs offer "The industry in general has hit the panic button. Sex Industry Network general manager Kat Morrison said the nature of sex work would adapt during the coronavirus outbreak. Kat Morrison said sex workers would continue implementing best-practice hygiene measures. Sex workers 'continue to implement hygiene measures' Ms Morrison said sex workers would continue implementing best-practice hygiene measures including safe sex products and hand and face washing.

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Former sex industry worker challenges employer over claims she was fired due to her past
9 months, 1 week ago

Former sex industry worker challenges employer over claims she was fired due to her past

ABC  

In short: Chelsea claims she was fired two days into a new job after her employers learned of her history in the sex industry. Sex work law reforms changed Equal Opportunity Act Since the reforms took effect in May 2022, the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission has received 13 complaints about the protected attribute "profession, trade and occupation" …

Privacy watchdog is investigating sex worker review site for safety concerns
11 months, 1 week ago

Privacy watchdog is investigating sex worker review site for safety concerns

NL Times  

Sex workers feel threatened in their safety. This is due to websites such as GirlsReview and Hookers.nl where customers post "reviews" and share their experiences with the sex workers in question. However, the review platform is increasingly being misused to share sex workers' private data and spread falsehoods that have a lasting impact on sex workers' safety, NOS reported. According …

Sex workers warn each other of aggressive clients on new platform
2 years, 8 months ago

Sex workers warn each other of aggressive clients on new platform

NL Times  

A new online platform for sex workers launched on Wednesday, intended to increase their safety. On Ugly Mugs NL, sex workers can anonymously warn each other about dangerous and aggressive customers, check their new customers before a meeting, and receive notifications if a dangerous customer is in the region. The free online platform is an initiative of Soa Aids Nederland …

How sex workers are dealing with Covid-induced job loss, livelihood challenges
3 years, 7 months ago

How sex workers are dealing with Covid-induced job loss, livelihood challenges

India Today  

The Covid-19 pandemic has left sex workers dealing with serious mental health issues with their livelihood severely impacted with each surge in coronavirus cases. Ravi Kant, President of the Delhi-based NGO Shakti Vahini, said several sex workers started Internet-based solicitation through using various social media platforms and smartphone applications such as WhatsApp and Facebook. Speaking to indiatoday.in, DMSC president Bishakha …

Growing numbers of women turning to sex work as Covid crisis pushes them into ‘desperate poverty’
3 years, 8 months ago

Growing numbers of women turning to sex work as Covid crisis pushes them into ‘desperate poverty’

The Independent  

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In Delhi, sex work with face masks and hand sanitisers
4 years, 3 months ago

In Delhi, sex work with face masks and hand sanitisers

The Hindu  

It is a little past 7 p.m. and 45-year-old Sonia wonders how the evening will play out. Coronavirus | Delhi HC declines to entertain PIL on protection, welfare of sex workers, LGBT members “The women don’t indulge in sex work inside the kotha here. “In the last 25 years that I have been here I have never faced such a …

Workplace sexual harassment reports are rising during coronavirus — working from home may be a reason
4 years, 4 months ago

Workplace sexual harassment reports are rising during coronavirus — working from home may be a reason

ABC  

Coronavirus, working from home and recent high-profile cases are encouraging more women to come forward and revealing the true extent of Australia's sexual harassment problem, authorities have said. Key points: Victoria's equal opportunity commissioner says sexual harassment complaints are up about 8 per cent since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Australia Lawyers working in the area said many women felt more …

Coronavirus | Pandemic norms put Bhopal’s sex workers in a bind
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus | Pandemic norms put Bhopal’s sex workers in a bind

The Hindu  

Whenever the COVID-19 advisory chimes in on her phone — maintain a distance of at least two yards with others and always wear a facemask — Kajal* is caught in a bind. Even we fear they might have it,” said Kajal, 38, whose husband, a driver with an LPG gas agency, and daughter, don’t know about her work. Bleak finances …

Desperation forces sex workers to risk COVID-19
4 years, 5 months ago

Desperation forces sex workers to risk COVID-19

The Hindu  

Rashmi is a 27-year-old sex worker, who is struggling to make ends meet. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected sex workers, who have largely been ignored. Geeta, coordinator, Sadhana Mahila Sangha, working for the rights and welfare of street based sex workers, said while the State government had announced assistance to various professionals like drivers and barbers, it had failed to …

Sex workers submit hygiene protocol to start working again
4 years, 6 months ago

Sex workers submit hygiene protocol to start working again

NL Times  

A group of organizations representing sex workers submitted a hygiene protocol with which they believe they can limit the spread of the coronavirus enough that sex workers can start working again. Measures include things like changing the bed linen after every customer, and sex workers only working one-on-one or with a couple that shares a household, ANP reports. In addition …

Queensland sex workers say ongoing coronavirus restrictions leave them in financial limbo
4 years, 7 months ago

Queensland sex workers say ongoing coronavirus restrictions leave them in financial limbo

ABC  

Thousands of sex workers across Queensland are in limbo, with the State Government outlawing their industry as part of coronavirus restrictions and giving no indication of when they might be allowed to return to work. Key points: Queensland's 3,500 sex workers are not included in the state's three-step plan of easing restrictions Queensland's 3,500 sex workers are not included in …

How sex workers are using technology to service clients during the lockdown
4 years, 7 months ago

How sex workers are using technology to service clients during the lockdown

Live Mint  

Riya has two names. At least nine other sex workers in Riya’s neighbourhood offer similar services on phone, says Devta Mhetre, a member of Aastha Parivaar, an NGO that works among them in Mumbai. “You will find hundreds of numbers online,” says Bal Rakshase, assistant professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, who recently co-authored research on sex work …

How sex workers are using technology to service clients during the lockdown
4 years, 7 months ago

How sex workers are using technology to service clients during the lockdown

Live Mint  

Riya has two names. At least nine other sex workers in Riya’s neighbourhood offer similar services on phone, says Devta Mhetre, a member of Aastha Parivaar, an NGO that works among them in Mumbai. “You will find hundreds of numbers online,” says Bal Rakshase, assistant professor at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, who recently co-authored research on sex work …

Legal Sex Workers And Others In Adult Industry Denied Coronavirus Aid
4 years, 9 months ago

Legal Sex Workers And Others In Adult Industry Denied Coronavirus Aid

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING When Congress passed the massive $2 trillion bailout bill last week, it made sure that self-employed people or other independent workers could apply for loans or grants from the Small Business Administration. The very first page of the online application says that in order to be an “eligible entity” that can receive monetary relief from the bill, …

South Australian sex work crime data revealed ahead of crucial vote on decriminalisation
5 years, 1 month ago

South Australian sex work crime data revealed ahead of crucial vote on decriminalisation

ABC  

New figures show just four people in South Australia have been fined for offering prostitution services in public in the past three years, ahead of a crucial vote for campaigners seeking to decriminalise sex work. Key points: The figures show that 146 charges resulted in penalties being issued The vast majority of charges relate to managing or receiving money in …

Sex workers say they are being 'harassed' by SA Police as decriminalisation debate continues
5 years, 6 months ago

Sex workers say they are being 'harassed' by SA Police as decriminalisation debate continues

ABC  

Sex workers say they are being harassed and intimidated by South Australian police, as figures show charges for sex-work offences have spiked in the past two years. Key points: A bill to decriminalise sex work passed SA Parliament's Upper House in 2017 Since then, sex-work related charges have jumped Police say they are targeting "Asian prostitution" Members of the industry …

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