South African Aids Council Stands By National Sex Worker Plan

opinion

Human rights and access to healthcare remain paramount in the country's response.

The historic launch of the South African National Sex Worker HIV Plan in March 2016 was a clear message that the country is serious about addressing the needs of sex workers and their high risk of exposure to HIV, pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human rights violations. In a country where constitutional rights are paramount, no group or individual should be refused full rights to services and justice.

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