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New Report: New York Prostitution Arrests Target Women and People of Color

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Prostitution arrests in New York State overwhelmingly target women and people of color, according to a new report released by the national advocacy organization Decriminalize Sex Work .

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Prostitution arrests in New York State overwhelmingly target women and people of color, according to a new report released by the national advocacy organization Decriminalize Sex Work .
  • Prostitution arrests in New York State overwhelmingly target women and people of color.
  • Similarly, in 2019, these prostitution-related arrests targeted people of color more than 90% of the time.
  • Arrest rates for prostitution and related crimes are declining in New York.

WOODHULL ANNOUNCES HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSIONS Investigating, Promoting and Protecting Human Rights

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Friday, December 10, 2021
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It is fitting to announce this new program on Human Rights Day, 2021 as the Commissions will mirror the theme for the day: EQUALITY: Reducing Inequalities, Advancing Human Rights.

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  • It is fitting to announce this new program on Human Rights Day, 2021 as the Commissions will mirror the theme for the day: EQUALITY: Reducing Inequalities, Advancing Human Rights.
  • "Our fundamental human right to sexual freedom means that we have a human right to bodily autonomy..." Ricci Levy.
  • The purpose of Woodhull's Human Rights Commissions is to investigate, promote or protect human rights.
  • About Woodhull Freedom Foundation: Founded in 2003, we are the only human rights organization working full time to protect the fundamental human right to sexual freedom.

At Least 42% Of U.S. Voters Want Prostitution Decriminalized

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A national survey recently foundthat 42% of registered voters are in favor of decriminalizing prostitution, while 36%think prostitution should remain a crime, and 22% remain undecided.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A national survey recently foundthat 42% of registered voters are in favor of decriminalizing prostitution, while 36%think prostitution should remain a crime, and 22% remain undecided.
  • The survey also asked voters whether they would support decriminalizing the sale of sex,while keeping the purchase of sex illegal.
  • Lawmakers marketthis legislationas a means of curtailing prostitution and combatting trafficking, while evidence shows it does neither.
  • A breadth of evidence shows that decriminalizing consensual adult prostitution helps reduce human trafficking, promotes community safety, and improves the health and safety of sex workers.

AHF Applauds Gov. Newsom for Signing Bill Outlawing Condoms as Evidence (SB 233)

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Thursday, August 1, 2019
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) today applauded California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing SB 233 ( Scott Wiener , D-San Francisco), a bill which prohibits possession of condoms for use as evidence of prostitution when prosecuting someone for sex work crimes.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) today applauded California Governor Gavin Newsom for signing SB 233 ( Scott Wiener , D-San Francisco), a bill which prohibits possession of condoms for use as evidence of prostitution when prosecuting someone for sex work crimes.
  • AHF commends Governor Newsom for promptly signing Senator Wieners SB 233, a prudent piece of legislation that will increase safety for sex workers, an often marginalized population frequently exposed to violence who may use condoms in their work to prevent certain health risks, said Michael Weinstein, president of AHF.
  • By eliminating condoms as evidence of prostitution, these workers also may be less likely to contract STDs or become pregnant, so the bill should have an overall positive effect on public health as well.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website: www.aidshealth.org , find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/aidshealth and follow us @aidshealthcare .