The Scottish government's plan to partner with the charity Azalea faced backlash due to its founder's controversial views on sex workers' experiences and occult exposure.
The proposed partnership with Azalea led to significant concerns within the violence against women sector regarding accountability, consultation, and the inclusion of women's voices in the support framework.
Documents revealed Azalea's founder suggested that many sex workers had exposure to occult activities, which fueled debates and ultimately resulted in the rejection of the partnership proposal.
While the establishment of support hubs for women is welcomed, there is frustration surrounding the lack of collaboration with sex workers’ insights and experiences during the planning process.
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