Zimbabwe Sexworkers Alliance

17/12/2025

Let us Tune in today !!! International Day to End Violence Against S*x Workers - Decriminalization Now - Violence against s*x workers is a human rights violation, it’s time to recognize the inherent worth and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their profession.Standing in solidarity with s*x workers globally to demand an end to violence, stigma and discrimination. Every s*x worker deserves to live free from fear , violence and oppression *xworkiswork

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫. 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞.

Today, December 17th, we observe the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐱 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬. We stand in unwavering solidarity with s*x workers globally to demand safety, dignity, and the fundamental right to live free from violence and stigma.

Violence against s*x workers is not inevitable—it is a byproduct of criminalization and marginalization. That is why our message today is clear: 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐰.

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐎𝐃𝐀𝐘 for a vital virtual webinar hosted by ASWA. We are bringing together s*x worker-led voices, advocates, and allies to turn our collective grief into transformative action.

🗓 Date: Today, 17th December 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM EAT
📍 Platform: Virtual
🔗 Register Now: https://bit.ly/4pdLS53

S*x worker rights are human rights. Silence is not an option. Join the conversation, share this post, and let’s raise our voices together.

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16/12/2025

The decriminalization of s*x work in Zimbabwe is a crucial step towards promoting the rights, safety, and dignity of s*x workers. Currently, s*x work is criminalized in Zimbabwe, pushing it underground and making it difficult for s*x workers to access essential services, report violence, and seek justice.
Decriminalization would mean removing laws that punish s*x workers, allowing them to work safely and openly, and accessing health services, protection, and support without fear of arrest or persecution.

African S*x Workers AllianceSisonkeS*x Workers Education and Advocacy TaskforceGlobal Network of S*x Work Projects Southern Africa S*x Workers Alliance-SASWAS*xual Rights CentreAdult Glam Divas

15/12/2025

Climate justice is social justice – including s*x workers in the conversation. Climate resilience is for everyone, no one is left behind 🌎💚

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21/11/2025

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14/11/2025

"S*x workers in Zimbabwe deserve safety, dignity, and equal rights. Decriminalizing s*x work is key to ending violence, stigma, and discrimination. It's time to protect livelihoods, promote health, and respect human rights. “


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07/11/2025

𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘅 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

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THE Zimbabwe S*x Workers Alliance (ZIMSWA) has amplified its call for decriminalisation of s*x work, arguing that current laws expose its members to abuse, hinder public health efforts and perpetuate violence.

The push follows a recent meeting where s*x workers presented their demands to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health in Bulawayo.

They called for an end to derogatory labels associated with their profession, requesting respectful terminology.

In a statement, ZIMSWA national co-ordinator Queen Ncube said the existing legal framework fostered discrimination and corruption against s*x workers.

She positioned decriminalisation as essential for ensuring their safety and dignity.

“Decriminalisation is not only a matter of justice and equality but a critical step towards achieving Zimbabwe’s health goals, including ending HIV and Aids by 2030,” Ncube stated.

She emphasised that the alliance is supporting a national decriminalisation strategy developed through consultation with s*x workers across all provinces.

“This strategy reflects the voices, lived experiences and demands of s*x workers across Zimbabwe.

“We want to ensure that our voices guide the national conversation and shape the policy direction.”

ZIMSWA argued that criminalisation perpetuates cycles of violence and exclusion, while decriminalisation grants its constituents better access to healthcare and legal protection.

The alliance has pledged to continue advocating with Parliament, civil society and partners to ensure s*x workers’ perspectives inform policy.

Prostitution is illegal in many African countries, some of which include Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia, where s*x work and its related activities are banned.

Countries where prostitution is not illegal but related activities are illegal include Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, the Central African Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Swaziland and Zimbabwe.

Senegal is the only African country in which prostitution is both legal and regulated.

*_Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe_*

28/10/2025

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27/10/2025

ZIMSWA recently participated in a comprehensive Safety and Security Digital Training meeting, designed to equip our team with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills to enhance our organization's digital safety and security practices.

The training covered essential topics, including:

Digital risk management : Identifying and mitigating potential threats to our digital assets

Cybersecurity best practices : Implementing robust security measures to protect our systems and data

Incident response planning : Developing strategies for effective response and management of security incidents

Data protection and privacy : Understanding and complying with relevant regulations and standards

This training was a valuable opportunity for our team to enhance their skills and knowledge in digital safety and security, enabling us to better protect our organization's assets and stakeholders. We're committed to staying ahead of emerging threats and ensuring the security and integrity of our digital presence.



African S*x Workers Alliance

27/10/2025

ZIMSWA Supported POWWOW to facilitate a Focus group discussion with s*x workers in Bulawayo on climate change and how it affects s*x work
African S*x Workers Alliance

22/10/2025

ZIMSWA held a Quarterly Coordination and Reflection meeting in Harare.The meeting brought together all member organisations to reflect on collective progress sharing key updates from the field and plan ahead for the next quarter.
The quarterly meetings enhances collaboration and information sharing as well as strengthening collective advocacy, improving program alignment and ensure that voices of s*x workers inform National and community level responses.

The space was set for organizations to reflect on process, share lessons learned, identify gaps and jointly strategizing for a stronger and more unified movement. The quarterly meeting contributed to building resilience, accountability and solidarity across the s*x worker rights movement in Zimbabwe.

Southern Africa S*x Workers Alliance-SASWASisonkeAfrican S*x Workers AllianceNational Aids CouncilSprings of LifeWomen Against All forms of DiscriminationZimbabwe National Network of People Living with HIVHealth Fonds Trust

13/10/2025

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10/10/2025

Decriminalise S*x Work !!!