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Tamil Minister's "Disgusting" Comment On Sex Workers Triggers Furious Row
Tamil Nadu's Forest Minister K Ponmudy's misogynistic remarks - laced with caste undertones - have landed Chief Minister MK Stalin in trouble, inviting fierce criticism from women's rights activists, the opposition, and within his DMK.
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In A First, This Country Brings Law Granting Maternity Leave, Pensions To Sex Workers
Belgium has come up with a new law, the first of its kind in the world, recognising the rights of sex workers and offering them treatment like any other job.
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Children Born Out Of Wedlock Can't Be Called Illegitimate: Women's Panel
Emphasizing the importance of granting dignity and equality to the children of sex workers, the National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma has said that children born out of non-marital relationships "cannot not be called illegitima
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No Special Treatment After Violating Law: Delhi High Court To Sex Worker
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant interim bail to a sex worker accused of trafficking minor girls and said that while a sex worker is entitled to all rights available to a citizen, she cannot claim any special treatment.
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Supreme Court Raps Bengal Over Distribution Of Dry Rations To Sex Workers
The Supreme Court Monday rapped the West Bengal government for not filing status report on proving dry rations to sex workers in the state, observing that fundamental rights are guaranteed to all citizens irrespective of vocation.
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"Fundamental Rights": Supreme Court On Voter IDs, Aadhaar For Sex Workers
Observing that fundamental rights are guaranteed to every citizen irrespective of vocation, the Supreme Court directed the Centre, all the states and union territories to commence the process of issuing voter, Aadhaar and ration cards to sex workers.
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Apple, Facebook and Google Among 56 Businesses Telling Trump Not to Weaken Transgender Rights
Facebook and Uber are among 56 companies that told the Trump administration they oppose change in federal policy that would define gender on the basis of one's biological sex at birth.
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Sex-Workers Have Right To Refuse Their Services, Says Top Court
Even sex-workers have a right to refuse their services and seek redressal when forced, the Supreme Court has ruled, overturning a 2009 Delhi High Court judgement and restoring the 10 years jail awarded to four persons by a lower court.
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Ex-Sex Worker Made A Dame In New Zealand For Years Of Rights Advocacy
A former sex worker was made a dame in the Queen's Birthday honours list in New Zealand on Monday, in recognition of her services to the sex industry.
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‘Sex Work Is Work’: Activists Observe Sex Workers’ Rights Day In Kolkata
March 3, has been named by sex worker rights activists as a day to recognise sex worker rights as human rights. With banners saying, “sex work is work”, the activists demanded inclusion, dignity and protection of their occupational and human rights. Here are the glimpses from the rally organised in Kolkata: (Photo Credit: AFP) The rally was org...
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Rights group urges China to repeal penalties against sex workers
China should remove criminal and administrative penalties against sex workers which often lead to serious police abuses, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Tuesday.
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Supreme court appoints panel for sex workers
The Supreme Court on Tuesday set up a panel to conduct a survey of sex workers and rehabilitate them. A bench comprising of Justice Markandey Katju and Justice Gyan Sudha Misra said the panel will be headed by senior counsel Pradeep Ghosh and Jayant Bhushan. It will also include three NGOs engaged in helping sex workers.
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Tamil Minister's "Disgusting" Comment On Sex Workers Triggers Furious Row
Tamil Nadu's Forest Minister K Ponmudy's misogynistic remarks - laced with caste undertones - have landed Chief Minister MK Stalin in trouble, inviting fierce criticism from women's rights activists, the opposition, and within his DMK.
-
In A First, This Country Brings Law Granting Maternity Leave, Pensions To Sex Workers
Belgium has come up with a new law, the first of its kind in the world, recognising the rights of sex workers and offering them treatment like any other job.
-
Children Born Out Of Wedlock Can't Be Called Illegitimate: Women's Panel
Emphasizing the importance of granting dignity and equality to the children of sex workers, the National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma has said that children born out of non-marital relationships "cannot not be called illegitima
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No Special Treatment After Violating Law: Delhi High Court To Sex Worker
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant interim bail to a sex worker accused of trafficking minor girls and said that while a sex worker is entitled to all rights available to a citizen, she cannot claim any special treatment.
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Supreme Court Raps Bengal Over Distribution Of Dry Rations To Sex Workers
The Supreme Court Monday rapped the West Bengal government for not filing status report on proving dry rations to sex workers in the state, observing that fundamental rights are guaranteed to all citizens irrespective of vocation.
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"Fundamental Rights": Supreme Court On Voter IDs, Aadhaar For Sex Workers
Observing that fundamental rights are guaranteed to every citizen irrespective of vocation, the Supreme Court directed the Centre, all the states and union territories to commence the process of issuing voter, Aadhaar and ration cards to sex workers.
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Apple, Facebook and Google Among 56 Businesses Telling Trump Not to Weaken Transgender Rights
Facebook and Uber are among 56 companies that told the Trump administration they oppose change in federal policy that would define gender on the basis of one's biological sex at birth.
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Sex-Workers Have Right To Refuse Their Services, Says Top Court
Even sex-workers have a right to refuse their services and seek redressal when forced, the Supreme Court has ruled, overturning a 2009 Delhi High Court judgement and restoring the 10 years jail awarded to four persons by a lower court.
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Ex-Sex Worker Made A Dame In New Zealand For Years Of Rights Advocacy
A former sex worker was made a dame in the Queen's Birthday honours list in New Zealand on Monday, in recognition of her services to the sex industry.
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‘Sex Work Is Work’: Activists Observe Sex Workers’ Rights Day In Kolkata
March 3, has been named by sex worker rights activists as a day to recognise sex worker rights as human rights. With banners saying, “sex work is work”, the activists demanded inclusion, dignity and protection of their occupational and human rights. Here are the glimpses from the rally organised in Kolkata: (Photo Credit: AFP) The rally was org...
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Rights group urges China to repeal penalties against sex workers
China should remove criminal and administrative penalties against sex workers which often lead to serious police abuses, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on Tuesday.
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Supreme court appoints panel for sex workers
The Supreme Court on Tuesday set up a panel to conduct a survey of sex workers and rehabilitate them. A bench comprising of Justice Markandey Katju and Justice Gyan Sudha Misra said the panel will be headed by senior counsel Pradeep Ghosh and Jayant Bhushan. It will also include three NGOs engaged in helping sex workers.
