TAMPEP, the European Network for the Promotion of Rights and Health among migrant Sex Workers launched a campaign this year aimed at promoting the Human Rights of migrant Sex Workers. Within the campaign “Europe has forgotten the Human Rights of Migrant Sex Workers”, the TAMPEP Network has developed its first Declaration with demands for the promotion and protection of the rights of migrant Sex Workers throughout Europe and for the promotion of their health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The campaign to promote the Human Rights of migrants has thus far gathered 567 signatures including over 100 organisations across the world, including our organization STAR – The First Sex Workers Collective in the Balkans.
In light of this reality, we, the TAMPEP Network, call on individuals and organisations to support the following demands for change based on the values and legal responsibility stemming from the European Convention on Human Rights.
- Guarantee barrier-free access to healthcare services and vaccines for all, including migrant sex workers and other potentially criminalised communities in accordance with UNAIDS recommendations.
- Access to public services and funding without penalisation or risk of deportation
- Stop using pandemic regulations to unfairly arrest, detain, heavily fine and deport migrant sex workers
- Ensure no person is held in breach of visa conditions for overstaying due to reasons related to COVID-19 and release though held in detention under immigration powers to reduce risk of COVID-19 outbreaks and humanitarian catastrophe
- Enforce migration policies that are inclusive and respectful of the Human Rights of migrant Sex Workers while guaranteeing their legal protection
Migrant communities, regardless of status, have the right to life, liberty, and security of person. They have the right to be free from discrimination and to have an adequate standard of living.
You can continue to support the growth of this number by sharing the declaration and following TAMPEP on social media: