How Sex Work Laws Are Implemented on the Ground and Their Impact on Sex Workers

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Last updated on: 04 August 2025

This briefing paper was developed by the Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP) and supported by the Love Alliance. It highlights legal case studies where sex workers have challenged rights violations and discriminatory laws through the justice system. It underscores the power of community-led legal advocacy in advancing sex workers’ rights and calls for legal environments that uphold dignity, safety, and justice. The report reinforces the Love Alliance’s commitment to amplifying marginalized voices and promoting human rights through strategic, grassroots action.

Briefing paper cover titled "How Sex Work Laws Are Implemented on the Ground and Their Impact on Sex Workers,"