The U.S. was recently subjected to a Universal Periodic Review by the United Nations, in which they received 226 recommendations in regards to human rights issues. This is the very first review of the U.S.
Today the U.S. released a report in response, that states in part:
“We agree that no one should face violence or discrimination in access to public services based on sexual orientation or their status as a person in prostitution, as recommendation [#86] suggests”.
The U.S. report was developed with input, lobbying and education by civil society actors and organizations including SWOP/USA.
What started as hushed conversations amongst a few marginalized, criminalized women and men in g-strings has grown into an articulate and organized force (of women and men in g-strings, their families, loved ones, clients and supporters).
