Sex workers collective hail Supreme Court verdict over consent for rehabilitation
DMSC praises Supreme Court ruling prioritizing consent for rehabilitation, affirming rights of trafficking victims and voluntary sex workers.
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DMSC lauded the court's recognition of the rights and dignity of trafficking victims and those of voluntary adult sex workersDurbar Mahila Samanway Committee, one of the largest sex workers’ collectives in the country, has hailed the recent judgement by the Supreme Court that consent of adult sex workers must be the primary consideration in decisions relating to rehabilitation.DMSC, which has emerged from the Sonagachi Project, a community-led HIV intervention receiving international recognition for its success in reducing HIV transmission while promoting the collective empowerment of sex workers, emphasised that trafficking and consensual adult sex work are distinct realities.
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