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If sex work continues to be criminalised, sex workers will continue to be forced to work in unsafe, abusive and dangerous conditions. Photo: David Harrison
DECRIMINALISATION

Defending a prostituted person’s dignity starts with saying ‘no’ to full decriminalisation

Re-opening of South Africa’s prostitution law reform debate makes the mistake of assuming it is work and not exploitation.

  • Stefanie Kotze
7 min read
Violence-prevention and response services are still absent in many areas; where services are available, children are too often treated without the benefit of evidence-based protocols. (AFP)
GENDER VIOLENCE

There is no excuse for violence against children

It’s time to get serious about another SDG: ending violence against children

  • Etienne Krug
  • Howard Taylor
5 min read