Belgium becomes first country to grant sex workers employment rights like health insurance and pensions.

Belgium has become the first country to grant sex workers employment rights including health insurance, pensions, maternity leave, and sick days. The law, enacted after sex work was decriminalized in 2022, aims to improve safety and working conditions, offering legal protections previously unavailable. While hailed by human rights advocates, critics argue it could normalize exploitation.

December 01, 2024
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