Amnesty International Calls for an End to the ‘Nordic Model’ of Criminalizing Sex Workers Amnesty International Calls for an End to the ‘Nordic Model’ of Criminalizing Sex Workers
Amnesty International has called on Norway to end the criminalization of sex workers, in a report released this week.
May 26, 2016 / Melissa Gira Grant
Amnesty International Is Finally on the Right Side of the Sex Work Struggle Amnesty International Is Finally on the Right Side of the Sex Work Struggle
The international organization's bold move is lauded as a strong first step by those it affects the most—individuals within the sex industry.
Aug 12, 2015 / Melissa Gira Grant
Amnesty International’s Long-Due Support for Sex Workers Rights Amnesty International’s Long-Due Support for Sex Workers Rights
The international organization has a history of facing controversial issues. This week, it hopes to tackle sex work decriminalization.
Aug 6, 2015 / Melissa Gira Grant
Let’s Call Sex Work What It Is: Work Let’s Call Sex Work What It Is: Work
Villainizing sex workers won’t improve their lives. Basic labor rights will.
Mar 5, 2014 / Melissa Gira Grant
Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Pledge for US Groups Supreme Court Strikes Down Anti-Prostitution Pledge for US Groups
In a significant win for public health, the Justices called the pledge a violation of the First Amendment.
Jun 20, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant
INFOGRAPHICS: How the Anti-Prostitution Pledge Hinders AIDS Prevention INFOGRAPHICS: How the Anti-Prostitution Pledge Hinders AIDS Prevention
Recipients of AIDS/HIV funding from the United States may soon be free of the harmful anti-prostitution requirement.
Jun 12, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant
Ending Prostitution ‘Central’ to Ending AIDS, US Tells Supreme Court Ending Prostitution ‘Central’ to Ending AIDS, US Tells Supreme Court
Will Justices agree that requiring HIV service providers to oppose prostitution is necessary for ending AIDS?
Apr 23, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant
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Anti-Prostitution Pledge Heads to Supreme Court Anti-Prostitution Pledge Heads to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will now decide: can the government force aid recipients to oppose prostitution?
Apr 19, 2013 / Melissa Gira Grant
Having AIDS Is Not a Crime: A DC March Demands an End to Discriminatory Police Tactics Having AIDS Is Not a Crime: A DC March Demands an End to Discriminatory Police Tactics
Outside the International AIDS Conference in Washington, DC, thousands of activists took to the White House to call for an end to the laws that drive the epidemic.
Jul 27, 2012 / Melissa Gira Grant
Protest Greets the International AIDS Conference in DC Protest Greets the International AIDS Conference in DC
With the return of the largest global AIDS conference to the US after a two decade absence, marginalized groups are still fighting for a seat at the table.
Jul 24, 2012 / Melissa Gira Grant