The first All-Ukrainian Forum of sex workers took place in Kyiv

From the 8th to the 12th of October 2018, the ALL-UKRAINIAN FORUM SEX WORKERS took place in Kyiv for the first time in Ukraine. The Forum was attended by activists, leaders and all, who wished to take part in the development of the Ukrainian sex workers’ community.

The Forum program included:
On October 8 and 9, 2018, the Academy for Sex Workers began its work for the first time. A training program was presented for the participants of the Forum - master classes from 8 experts from different spheres of influence.

From the 10th to the 12th of October, 2018, Strategic planning was held, as well as the election of a representative to the National Council on the issues of combating tuberculosis and HIV / AIDS.

In addition, the Forum decided to create a coordinating “Council of Leaders of the Ukrainian Sex Workers’ Community” in the next 6 months in order to strengthen advocacy efforts to decriminalize sex work in Ukraine.

Among others at the Forum were present and took part with speeches Dmitry Sherembey (CO All-Ukrainian Network of PLWH “100% Life”), Natalia Isaeva (CO “Legalife-Ukraine”), Marina Novachuk (UNAIDS), lawyer Anastasia Shepelenko and negotiating consultant Oksana Marchenko.