Women who are prostitutes or exotic dancers in Hong Kong will gain awareness of their rights to health care and legal protection.

Education > Education on Sex Workers' Rights in Hong Kong

Education on Sex Workers' Rights in Hong Kong

See all photos	Summary By educating the public on sex workers' rights in Hong Kong, Action for Reach Out (AFRO) seeks to raise awareness about the realities of sex workers' lives.

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Project Needs and Beneficiaries

The sex industry is an open secret in Hong Kong and an inseparable part of social and economic life. However, sex workers are vulnerable to exploitation by employers and clients and are marginalized by conservative Chinese society. Because of legal and social constraints, sex workers are often unable to receive adequate health care services or legal protection for their work.

Activities

AFRO seeks to launch a public education program about sex workers, using sex workers themselves as peer educators to speak to universities and women's groups. AFRO also seeks to print 3 sets of educational materials on sex workers' health issues.

Funding Information

This project has been retired and is no longer accepting donations.

Additional Documentation

This project has provided additional documentation in a Microsoft Word file (projdoc.doc).

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Why this Project is Important

Potential Long Term Impact

This project will increase public awareness and understanding about the sex industry and decrease discrimination against sex workers. Sex workers will also become more informed and aware of their own legal and health rights.