International Sex Workers’ Day

International Sex Workers’ Day, celebrated annually on June 2nd, is a day that honors the resilience, dignity, and activism of sex workers worldwide. Originating from a 1975 protest in Lyon, France, where over 100 sex workers occupied a church to demand better working conditions and an end to police harassment, the day has since become a symbol of solidarity and empowerment. It highlights the ongoing struggle for decriminalisation, human rights, and social justice within the sex work community, while also celebrating the strength and agency of sex workers who continue to fight against stigma and discrimination.