The project would start with a photography contest in the city that according to "Tex" will lend a human face to "hookers" or "whores", who also have human rights and need government protection. Among others, Filipino sex workers face health issues, made worse by fear of being denied access to health services. WHORE, which has began "talking" to and organizing sex workers in Baguio, Tex said, has taken note of various anecdotes, illustrating the stigma that sex workers face as they have yet to secure recognition from the government.
As if sex workers have no rights," Tex said. In Thailand, sex workers are recognized by the government and are able to raise their concerns to the government. Although Singson said her group has rescued a number of women who became sex slaves, she believes that "women involved in prostitution should be criminalized.
With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now! Philstar Global Corp. All Rights Reserved. My Profile Sign Out. Tex said "as long as poverty is there, you expect more people to engage in prostitution.
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