Empowerment of women in sex work through Collectivization
Saheli HIV AIDS Karyakarta Sangh, a community-based Female Sex Workers Collective in Pune, Maharashtra committed towards resolving the issues and concerns of women in sex work with a right-based approach. Saheli has been working since 1998 and the organization with committed leadership working towards creating conducive environment to eliminate all forms of stigma and discrimination and advocate for social inclusion of women in sex work and people affected by HIV/AIDS.
ACHIEVEMENTS
Brought positive changes in the life of women in Sex Work
Our community-based model Empowering Women
Reduced sexual violence in the lives of women
Monitoring trafficking through survivor led network strengthening around
OUR AFFILIATION
We believe solidarity strengthens our approach to eliminate all form of discrimination against women and trans-women in sex work. Saheli Sangh works as a member of National Network of Sex Workers (India) which is having its members across 8 states in India.
Awards & Recognitions
Received Josie Maran Cosmetics IMAGINE (U.S.) Prize for outstanding work with IMAGINE India
Awarded ‘Quality Brands- 2016-18’ by Quality Brand Times, Mumbai.
Received several other awards at the National and International level
Received best legal awareness practices by National Legal Aid Authorities of India
