A public discussion on ‘Women’s Histories of Sex Work in Sri Lanka’ was held on 12 December 2023, from 9.00 – 14.00 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Sri Lanka. This event was part of a series of exhibitions, workshops, trainings and…
CEDAW – Sri Lanka
This annexure presents case studies on sex work in Sri Lanka, compiled and submitted to the CEDAW Committee in January 2025 by Sex Workers and Allies South Asia (SWASA) and partners.

The Cost of Sex: A limited series podcast
This limited series podcast enters the world of sex work during Sri Lanka’s civil war. Over six episodes that share real-life experiences of women sex workers and interviews with people that are working with them as allies, this series focuses on the struggles…
VAMP Institute training on Digital Literacy: Navigating the Online World as a Sex Worker Activist
SWASA Bangladesh, partnered with Ashar Alo Society, held a two-day training from 8 to 9 September 2024. One representative from 14 CBOs that SWASA is currently partnered with attended this two-day VAMP Institute. The objectives of the training were: Strengthening and…
Sri Lanka Sex Workers and Allies call for Decriminalisation to End Violence Against Sex Workers
Submitted by: The Grassrooted Trust / Standup Movement Lanka/ Community Encouragement Foundation / SWASA North/ Trans Equality Trust Email – [email protected] / [email protected] This submission can be published on the UN website for public…
Panel discussion on socio-economic challengers and access to justice
A public discussion on ‘Women’s Histories of Sex Work in Sri Lanka’ was held on 12 December 2023, from 9.00 – 14.00 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Sri Lanka. This event was part of a series of exhibitions, workshops, trainings and…
CEDAW – Sri Lanka
This annexure presents case studies on sex work in Sri Lanka, compiled and submitted to the CEDAW Committee in January 2025 by Sex Workers and Allies South Asia (SWASA) and partners.
The Cost of Sex: A limited series podcast
This limited series podcast enters the world of sex work during Sri Lanka’s civil war. Over six episodes that share real-life experiences of women sex workers and interviews with people that are working with them as allies, this series focuses on the struggles…

