How governments should address sex work is a topic of current debate in Rwanda and other countries. Some constituencies propose harsher punishment of sex workers as the cornerstone of an improved policy. We argue that an adequate policy response to sex work in the Rwandan context must prioritize public health and reflect current knowledge of the social determinants of health.
Year of publication: 2010 Theme: Health and HIV Theme: Human Rights and Law Author: Binagwaho, A.; Agbonyitor, M.; Mwananawe, A.; Mugwaneza, P.; Irwin, A.; Karema, C.. Relevant URL: [www.hhrjournal.org]Feeds
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Developing human rights-based strategies to improve health among female sex workers in Rwanda. Health and Human Rights
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