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3 weeks ago

Over 100 detained in brutal police raid on LGBTQ+ nightclub in Azerbaijan - LGBTQ Nation

Police in Baku raided Labyrinth nightclub, detained about 106 people, subjected them to prolonged exposure, alleged physical and sexual violence, forced data collection, and extortion.
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Will South Africa decriminalize sex work? DW 10/13/2025

The friend, a sex worker herself, told Connie: "That's not a boyfriend, that's sex work. He only comes to have sex with you, bring you food, and pay the rent." Connie tells DW she had tried working in retail, hospitality, and in a call center, but it was never enough to cover her bills. She believed working as a sex worker full-time would mean that she was no longer dependent on her boyfriend; it promised greater financial security and autonomy.
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