The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) will on Friday, 18 November 2016, hosts the 2016 Sector Parliament for Commercial Sex Workers under the theme: ‘Following up on our commitments to the Gauteng Sex Workers’.
The 2016 Sector Parliament for Commercial Sex Workers will be held as follows:
Date: Friday, 18 November 2016
Time: 10h00
Venue: Springs Council Chamber, Springs Civic Centre, 7048 Moshoeshowe St, Springs
The Sector Parliament is a public participation initiative of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL), aimed at creating a platform for meaningful engagement between public representatives and Commercial Sex Workers. It seeks to destigmatise, encourage engagements and recognise the work done to improve the understanding of the sex work environment.
The Sector Parliament will also present an opportune platform for the sharing of much needed knowledge about current challenges facing commercial sex workers. This includes HIV prevention, existing support services for commercial sex workers and empowerment opportunities concerning their rights, access to health and well-being.
Topics to be discussed:
- Review of government stance on the involvement of commercial sex workers during policy review.
- Plans to hound underage sex workers influx in the industry, is there an alternative?
- Access to the justice system, the battle for survival in the face of human trafficking, abusive clients and police heavy handedness.
For more information or interview queries, please contact:
Thebe Khumalo
Tel: 011 498 5948
Cell: 072 266 1021
E-mail: TKhumalo@gpl.gov.za
Thabisile Nzuke
Tel: 011 498 5416
Cell: 082 619 4411
E-mail: TNzuke@gpl.gov.za
