(VIDEO) Myths and facts about sex work and HIV prevention
You’ve probably heard many things about sex work and HIV / AIDS. Some of them may be accurate, but some of them may be misconceptions or myths. Watch this video aiming to break down myths,…
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STAR-STAR releases Viber and WhatsApp stickers package
STAR – the First Sex Workers’ Collective in the Balkans, within the frames of its Action Plan titled Raising Public Awareness in Terms of Sex Work and HIV Prevention, has created a package of stickers…
Donation action in the light of season holidays
In the period from 28.12.2020 and 31.12.2020 in the light of season holidays with the support of ViiV Healthcare and SWAN Sex’s workers advocacy network, Star – The first collective of sex workers, donated 35…
International online campaign (17.11-19.11.2020) to collect donations for the Corona Emergency Aid Funds for sex workers all over the world
An international online campaign will take place from November 17th to 19th to collect donations for the Corona Emergency Aid Funds for sex workers all over the world. This campaign was initiated by BeSD – Professional Association…
Transgender Europe (TGEU) starting the TDoR 2020 Campaign – Trans Day of Remembrance
Transgender Europe (TGEU) is a human rights organisation working towards the full equality for all trans people in Europe. Every year on Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR), held on the 20th of November, they are organizing…
Celebrating 14th September – Sex Worker’s Pride Day
STAR – The First Sex Collective of Sex Workers in the Balkans, and this year joins the celebration of 14th September – the Sex Worker’s Pride Day. Today we celebrate the power of sex workers…
ILGA-Europe publishes their Position Paper on LGBTI sex workers.
Today, ILGA-Europe, a network of 500 LGBTQI organizations in 45 countries in Europe and Central Asia, publishes their Position Paper on LGBTI sex workers. Click on the link for the full document: ‘ILGA-Europe therefore call…
STAR published a new research
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sex workers are exposed to a significantly higher risk of acquitting the HIV infection, alongside with men who have sex with men and people who inject drugs. In the Republic of North Macedonia…
Are transgender people accepted in the Republic of North Macedonia and what is their access to health and HIV-related services?
Transgender people in the Republic of North Macedonia face a number of problems, including stigma and discrimination by society, as well as by state institutions. The biggest problems the transgender people face are the lack…
Second three-day training for new national HIV counsellors organized by STAR and HERA
The second part of the training (04.08 – 06.08.2020) for new national HIV counsellors organized by STAR – The First Sex Workers Collective in the Balkans and HERA is in progress, within the frames of the project “Sex…