International Sex Workers’ Rights Day

International Sex Workers’ Rights Day, observed annually on March 3rd, is a day dedicated to recognizing and advocating for the rights of sex workers around the world. The day highlights the need for decriminalisation, protection from violence, and the promotion of human rights for sex workers, who often face discrimination, stigma, and legal challenges across the globe. The observance was initiated in 2001 by sex workers in India, and it has since become a global movement aimed at ensuring dignity, safety, and equality for all sex workers everywhere.