{"id":347918,"date":"2024-12-03T11:07:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T10:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=347918"},"modified":"2024-12-03T11:07:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T10:07:58","slug":"sx-workers-seek-end-to-harassment-abuse-by-security-operatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/12\/03\/sx-workers-seek-end-to-harassment-abuse-by-security-operatives\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u00a3x workers seek end to harassment, abuse by security operatives"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Want their rights protected<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Nigeria Sex Workers Association (NSWA) has appealed to authorities of law enforcement agencies to protect its members nationwide from harassment and abuse.<\/p>\n<p>NSWA made the appeal in a statement by its National Coordinator, Amaka Enemo, and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos.<\/p>\n<p>Enemo said that recent reports indicate a disturbing rise in physical assaults, harassment and extortion of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/12\/02\/belgium-okays-maternity-leave-pension-others-for-sx-workers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sex workers<\/a> by both clients and law enforcement officials.<\/p>\n<p>She urged law enforcement agencies to recognise the humanity of sex workers and protect them from violence and abuse.<\/p>\n<p>Enemo said that sex workers were not criminals, but individuals with rights, who deserved the protection of security agencies.<\/p>\n<p>According to her, their absolute safety and well-being contribute to the overall health of communities and help to reduce the spread of sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDespite the critical role that sex workers play in the economy and society, they continue to be subjected to systematic violence, discrimination and stigmatisation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis violence not only endangers the lives of sex workers but also undermines their rights and dignity as human beings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe deserve to work in safety and to live free from fear. It is time for our voices to be heard, and for our rights to be respected,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>The association\u2019s coordinator further urged law enforcement agencies to take prompt measures that would ensure their personnel carried out their duties professionally.<\/p>\n<p>She listed such measures to include comprehensive training for officials, creating safe reporting mechanisms, and holding personnel accountable for acts of violence or discrimination against sex workers.<\/p>\n<p>Others are launching public awareness campaigns to combat stigma and discrimination against sex workers, ensuring that perpetrators are prosecuted and that victims receive justice.<\/p>\n<p>Enemo said that the association had resolved to advocate for the rights and safety of sex workers across the nation.<\/p>\n<p>She urged stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs and the public to work with the association to fight the injustice and indignity meted out to its members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want their rights protected The Nigeria Sex Workers Association (NSWA) has appealed to authorities of law enforcement agencies to protect its members nationwide from harassment and abuse. 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