NonProfit Organization
About Us
Introduction
Our story at Community Health Rights Advocacy
While our mission statement does not explicitly mention sex work due to the challenging legal environment in Malawi, advocating for the rights of sex workers remains our primary focus. We firmly believe that sex work is a legitimate occupation, and every individual in this profession deserves the same rights, protections, and respect as any other worker. Our commitment is to promote equality, dignity, and human rights for all sex workers in Malawi.
Our programming is specifically designed to address the unique challenges and vulnerabilities faced by male sex workers (MSWs) and transgender individuals (TGs) engaged in sex work. By aligning our advocacy with international and regional commitments—including the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR), the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Program of Action, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)—we strive to create an enabling environment where all individuals, regardless of their chosen occupation, can fully enjoy their human rights.
Ownership is a cornerstone of our organization. We believe that sex workers should be at the forefront of decision-making, leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of programs and policies that directly impact their lives. Our commitment to diversity embraces individuals of all genders, sexualities, and life experiences within the sex worker community. We are dedicated to including and uplifting those who face intersecting forms of marginalization in all our efforts.
At CHeRA, we firmly uphold the principles of autonomy, recognizing sex work as legitimate work, and we stand against the criminalization of sex work. We reject all forms of stigma and discrimination against sex workers, advocating for their right to self-determination. Our advocacy is rooted in evidence-based approaches that prioritize the perspectives and needs of sex workers themselves.
Our Skills
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Advocacy90%
Implementation80%
Project Management95%
Monitoring & Evaluation85%
Our Team
We are Health Advocates
