“Sex workers will continue to experience high levels of violence and other health and safety risks, including the risk of HIV infection, as long as their human rights are not respected and protected in law and policy.

Decriminalization of prostitution (or activities related to prostitution) is essential to improve the health and safety of sex workers.

Sex workers must be accorded the right to participate fully in law and policy reform, including participation in the work of human rights and HIV/AIDS organizations.”