Urgent Call for Action Following Tragic Incident on Rewa Street

The Strumphet Alliance Network, Fiji, has expressed profound sorrow and concern following the tragic discovery of a woman’s body on Rewa Street.

This incident has raised significant alarm about the safety and wellbeing of sex workers in the community, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change to protect these vulnerable individuals.

Sex workers often face violence, discrimination, and stigmatization, operating in precarious conditions that expose them to daily dangers.

Many are marginalized and lack access to essential health services, legal protections, and safe working environments.

The stigma associated with their profession often leads to isolation and fear, preventing them from seeking help or reporting violence.

The Strumphet Alliance Network is committed to advocating for the health, rights, safety, and wellbeing of sex workers.

They provide resources, support services, and education aimed at empowering sex workers and promoting their rights.

The organization urges policymakers to prioritize the decriminalization of sex work, which would allow for better regulation of the industry and enable sex workers to operate in safer environments.

Evidence from jurisdictions that have decriminalized sex work shows a marked decrease in violence against sex workers and improved health outcomes.

In light of this tragic event, the Strumphet Alliance Network calls on local authorities and stakeholders to take immediate action to create safer conditions for all sex workers.

They emphasize the need to address systemic issues contributing to their vulnerability by prioritizing decriminalization efforts, aiming to build a society where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.