June 2: International Sex Workers’ Day
Every year on June 2, the world marks International Sex Workers’ Day. This important date was established in 1976 to honor the struggle of sex workers for their rights and safety. The day commemorates the events of June 2, 1975, when more than a hundred sex workers occupied a church in Lyon, France, to protest police violence and poor working conditions. Their courageous action sparked a global movement for sex workers’ rights.
Today, June 2 is a time to raise awareness about the challenges sex workers face and to advocate for dignity, safety, and equal rights for all. Events, marches, and discussions take place in many countries, reminding society that sex workers deserve respect and protection.