16-17 December, 2023 

from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

These are narratives of women who have worked in sex work throughout, and as a result of the Sri Lankan civil war. These narratives highlight the complexity of their lives: the social stigmatisation, sexual violence and economic challenges that they have faced, as well as the simple joys, sisterhood and the empowerment they feel for having an independent income. The narratives speak of the need for supporting women sex workers to share their histories, and to amplify their collective voice towards accessing justice and a secure working environment.