Building Dignity and Equity for Sex Workers
IPPF Stream II Sex Worker Project
| Number of sex workers reached through mobile clinics | 426 |
| Number of services offered through mobile clinics | 2909 |
| Number of programmes conducted | 14 |
| Number of participants who attended the programmes | 441 |
| Number of advocacy activities or legal reform initiatives supported | 1 |
| Number of partners or organizations engaged | 4 |
“I have been receiving services from FPA since the birth of my child in 2014. In 2019, after becoming the Executive Director of the Abhimani Women’s Collective, I had the opportunity to work more closely with FPA.
The knowledge and awareness provided by FPA to female sex workers, including myself, on cervical cancer and PAP screenings, breast cancer, family planning, and reproductive health have contributed to a reduction in HIV reactive cases among female sex workers in the Colombo District. This is a significant achievement.
FPA staff treat us with sensitivity and respect, which has built strong trust within our community. As a result, our community is very willing to engage with FPA and access its services.”
Chamari Upasena – IPPF stream II: Sex Work Policy Consortium Project