Our message is simple: A Gender Equality Strategy that excludes sex workers cannot claim to promote equality.
We will continue to push for an EU strategy that protects everyone’s rights, safety, and bodily autonomy without stigma and without discrimination.

The report calls for destigmatisation of sex workers, yet consistently uses the term “pr*stitution” instead of “sex work.” This language is outdated, harmful, and directly contradicts any effort to combat stereotypes or promote dignity.

The report calls for decriminalisation, but simultaneously proposes criminalising measures like client-criminalisation. Decriminalisation is impossible when punitive laws push sex workers into unsafe working conditions excluded from society and legal security.

All sex workers deserve access to these services — regardless of their decision to continue or leave sex work. Only providing support to those who wish to exit is not in line with the report’s stated commitment to equality.

The report highlights the need for accessible and quality exiting services but fails to mention existing barriers for sex workers to other crucial support such as healthcare, social services, and victim assistance.

While the report urges member states to include sex workers in the development of policies that affect their lives, sex workers were once again not consulted. Failing to include the key groups discussed leads to contradictory policy, which is clear throughout the report:

Last week, the European Parliament voted on a report that will guide the next EU Gender Equality Strategy.

This is why sx workers and trans-led organisations are essential. We work, fight, and advocate to end the prejudice against all people, regardless of occupation or gender identity. Until one year the count of lives lost to senseless violence reaches zero.

Sx workers' have been saying for a long time: stigma kills. It's not a metaphor. It's not an exaggeration. It's a documented fact.

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