Empowerment women

Empowerment of women in sex work through Collectivization.

Saheli HIV AIDS Karyakarta Sangh, a community-based Female Sex Workers Collective based 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 people affected by HIV/AIDS.

Saheli Sangh is a registered Charitable Trust and active in 12 districts of Maharashtra through various programme and networking initiatives.

ACHIEVEMENTS

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Brought positive changes in the life of women in Sex Work .

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Our community-based model Empowering Women

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Reduced sexual violence in the lives of women

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Monitoring trafficking through survivor led network strengthening around

DONORS

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 OR RECOGNITIONS

Received Josie Maran Cosmetics IMAGINE (U.S.) Prize for outstanding work with IMAGINE India

Received several other awards at the National and International level.

Awarded ‘Quality Brands- 2016-18’ by Quality Brand Times, Mumbai.

Received best legal awareness practices by National Legal Aid Authorities of India

COMMUNITY SPEAKS

Dr. Laila Garda,

Director, KEM Hospital research center, Pune

It is my pleasure and privilege to be associated with Saheli for more than a decade.

The organization is doing yeoman work in empowering women in sex work, one of the most underserved population, providing them with holistic development. Saheli is continuously working tirelessly and in totality for their betterment and support.

This group and their children are provided a platform where they can exist with poise and dignity. Their dedication towards the cause is exemplary.

Reena Thapa

Member sex worker

Saheli is our organization! It not only provides us various services we need but also support us to achieve our rights by bringing all sex workers together. --

Maya Hirkal

-Member sex worker

Saheli provide all the support we need, we are happy to participate in all activities and projects of Saheli. Saheli is the organization where we get the respect the most.-

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