New Delhi: This day is very important for sex workers all over the world. Every year this day is celebrated all over the world on 17th December. There are many sex workers around the world who face many problems, violence happens with them. Therefore, this day has special significance for sex workers. Yes, this day was created to bring attention to the hate crimes against sex workers around the world. Today, on the occasion of this day, let us know some important information related to it.
Inaugurated by Dr. Annie Sprinkle and initiated by Sex Workers Outreach Project USA, its first annual day was in 2003 and was held in Seattle, Washington as a memorial and vigil for the victims of the Green River Killer Was. The International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers has empowered city workers around the world to come together and organize against discrimination and remember the victims of violence and celebrates this important day for sex workers around the world. is celebrated.
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When he confessed to killing at least 49 women, most of them sex workers, Gary Ridgeway, aka the “Green River Killer,” said he chose “prostitutes” as his victims “because it was easier to raise them without being seen.” . I knew that he would not be immediately reported missing and probably would never be reported missing. I chose prostitutes because I thought I could kill many of them without getting caught.”
A memorial hosted by Annie Sprinkle and SW OP-USA founder Robin Few was attended by 60 to 80 people. The memorial was held on the lawn of San Francisco City Hall on December 17, 2003, the same day as the date of conviction of convicted Ridgeway. Since then, December 17 has become known as the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers and is celebrated annually in many cities around the world.
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During the week of December 17, sex worker groups around the world take action and monitor to raise awareness of violence against sex workers and address issues related to the stigma and discrimination that allows violence against sex workers and violence. Creates a block when trying to report.
In a public letter, Annie Sprinkle wrote: “Violent crimes against sex workers are underreported, without action and without punishment. There are actually people who don’t care when prostitutes are victims of hate crimes, beaten, raped, and murdered. No matter what you think about sex workers and the politics around them, sex workers are part of our neighborhoods, communities and families.