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Sex workers' group denied funding by Department of Justice

A leading sex workers rights group was told it could not access government funding unless it accepted that "prostitution is inherently exploitative of vulnerable people".

Sex Workers Alliance Ireland enquired about emergency funding from the Department of Justice after it gave similar funding to the leading "End Demand" advocate organisation in Ireland.

In reply to its inquiry, a Department spokesperson said: "I want to make it clear that funding is not available for NGOs whose objectives and philosophy is opposed to these values and principles.

"If your organisation considers that you do share our understanding of prostitution as inherently exploitative of vulnerable people, then it is of course open to you to submit a formal application for funding.”



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that really says it all doesn't it!?

"do we actually care about the welfare of sex workers? nah!"
"do we care about Bodily autonomy or personal rights or freedoms? nah!"

"we care that you agree with our view and do exactly as we tell u too!"

democracy my ass!!!