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The report on consent presents overly broad generalisations without clear alternatives, grouping diverse industries under uniform criticism. Her paternalistic analysis denies the decision-making autonomy of women, effectively denying their agency under the guise of protection. This protectionist analysis, which is reflected in the Special Rapporteur’s work, scapegoats trans and gender diverse people, creating an artificial hierarchy of rights.

By focusing on “protective” approaches rooted in moral frameworks, the report reinforces harmful narratives that view sex workers primarily as victims, or ignore the existence of sex work as work! The digital frontier is not new for sex workers; for years, we have faced cyber-bullying, online harassment, cyber monitoring, and platform discrimination. Punitive laws and anti-sex work policies continue to expose sex workers to violence, both online and offline, and restrict our access to digital tools that we utilize for our safety

We appreciate that the report recognizes the contribution that care and support work makes to the global economy. To talk seriously about care is to talk about money. We support its assertion that care and support systems must be grounded in an intersectional, feminist, and human rights-based approach, and that the work of those who provide care must be decent, formalized, and well-paid. We emphasize the obligations of States in this matter, and the need to reduce and redistribute unpaid care work.

Valoramos que el informe reconozca la contribución a la economía global que produce el trabajo de cuidado y de apoyo. Hablar de cuidados seriamente es hablar de dinero. Acompañamos la afirmación que hace sobre la necesidad de un enfoque interseccional, feminista y basado en los derechos humanos para el establecimiento de sistemas de cuidado y apoyo, y que el trabajo de quienes los proveen sea decente, formalizado y bien remunerado. Insistimos en las obligaciones de los Estados en este tema y en la necesidad de reducir y redistribuir el cuidado no pago.

As we address gender-based violence in conflict, post-conflict, and humanitarian settings, we must prioritize one of the marginalized groups who are often ignored: female sex workers. Sex workers face compounded vulnerabilities, including stigma, discrimination, and lack of access to justice. Health and safety concerns are exacerbated in conflict, with increased risks of violence, HIV, and other health issues. Human rights violations are rampant, with dignity and freedom from violence consistently disregarded.

Sex workers face obstacles in accessing justice, both as victims of crime and when accused. Criminalisation of sex work, stigma and discrimination, as well as police corruption and violence, also limit successful prosecutions and convictions of perpetrators, as well as access to compensation and support services for victims.

Las trabajadoras sexuales nos enfrentamos a obstáculos para acceder a la justicia, tanto como víctimas de delitos o cuando somos acusadas. La criminalización del trabajo sexual, el estigma y la discriminación, así como la corrupción y la violencia policial, también limitan el éxito de los enjuiciamientos y las condenas de los autores, así como el acceso a la indemnización y los servicios de apoyo a las víctimas.

The rights of migrant workers, whether domestic workers or sex workers, are under threat. Racist policies towards immigrants force us underground and, above all, increase our vulnerability to trafficking. We are exposed to violence and exploitation.

Les droits des travailleur·euse·s migrant·e·s, qu’elles soient des travailleur·euse·s domestiques ou des travailleur·euse·s du sexe, sont aujourd'hui en danger. Les politiques racistes vis-à-vis des immigré·e·s nous mettent dans la clandestinité forcée et nous rendent plus vulnérables à la traite.

States are failing in their obligations to respect, protect, and fulfill the right to health and coverage alone is not enough. Even in countries with universal health care like Canada, over 6.5 million people lack access to a family doctor. As public health systems face mounting pressure from austerity measures, privatization, chronic funding cuts, and impact of foreign debt and economic sanctions, inadequate compensation and heavy administrative burdens are driving burnout and dissatisfaction among healthcare workers. These increasing barriers to access and the erosion of global health infrastructures are deepening inequities, especially for marginalized communities.