Health and protection actions and responses

Actions to support people who are selling or exchanging sex can be integrated in broader humanitarian responses, or they can be developed as separate, stand-alone activities, programmes and structures. In each setting there is a need to weigh the pros and cons of each approach – i.e. the advantages of a stand-alone programme that focuses on specific actions for a specific population (e.g. improved access, specialized care and provider knowledge and capacity) have to be weighed against the disadvantages, including the dangers of drawing increased attention to a stigmatized group, emergent security challenges and additional costs.

Sustainable Development Goals:

Good Health and Well-Being

Gender Equality

Reduced Inequalities