Sex Worker

Women groups say no to prostitution ban: Why viewing India's sex workers as victims needs a review

The government and NGOs’ myopic approach to prostitution often portrays the sex worker as a victim as opposed to acknowledging sex workers’ agency and right to livelihood.

Delhi court acquits four of gangrape after sex worker admits to false complaint

Four men have been acquitted by a Delhi court of the charge of raping a woman after she admitted she was a sex worker and had lodged a false complaint in a fit of rage.

'My husband made me a prostitute': A heady mix of alcohol, driving and sexism

The latest 'don't drink and drive' video has its heart in the right place, but instead reeks of sexism by showing the pains of a prostitute.

Oz sex worker sues motel for denying room

A sex worker in Australia's Queensland state has sought $30,000 in compensation from the owners of a motel for refusing her a room after they became aware she was bringing clients to their place.

Isn’t UPA culturally regressive to oppose sex work reforms?

The government told the Supreme Court that creating conducive conditions for sex workers “implies recognising sex work as a legal occupation. This implies legalisation of prostitution, which goes against the law of the land.”