Sex workers’ protests in pictures

Sex workers and activists marked International Sex Workers' Rights Day by marching to the Western Cape Premier's office in Cape Town. The marchers were dressed in colourful masks to hide their faces, while others wore bright red clothing to symbolise their support for the decriminalisation of prostitution. Photo: Sapa

Sex workers and activists marked International Sex Workers' Rights Day by marching to the Western Cape Premier's office in Cape Town. The marchers were dressed in colourful masks to hide their faces, while others wore bright red clothing to symbolise their support for the decriminalisation of prostitution. Photo: Sapa

Sex workers and activists marked International Sex Workers' Rights Day by marching to the Johannesburg Central Police station to deliver a memorandum. The marchers were dressed in colourful masks to hide their faces, while others wore bright red clothing to symbolise their support for the decriminalisation of prostitution. Photo: Itumeleng English, The Star

Sex workers and activists marked International Sex Workers' Rights Day by marching to the Johannesburg Central Police station to deliver a memorandum. The marchers were dressed in colourful masks to hide their faces, while others wore bright red clothing to symbolise their support for the decriminalisation of prostitution. Photo: Itumeleng English, The Star

Sex workers and activists marked International Sex Workers' Rights Day by marching to the Western Cape Premier's office in Cape Town. The marchers were dressed in colourful masks to hide their faces, while others wore bright red clothing to symbolise their support for the decriminalisation of prostitution. Photo: Sapa

Sex workers and activists marked International Sex Workers' Rights Day by marching to the Johannesburg Central Police station to deliver a memorandum. The marchers were dressed in colourful masks to hide their faces, while others wore bright red clothing to symbolise their support for the decriminalisation of prostitution. Photo: Tiro Ramatlhatse, The Star

A woman holds a placard during a rally commemorating International Sex Worker Rights Day in the city of Cape Town. The marchers were dressed in colourful masks to hide their faces, while others wore bright red clothing to symbolise their support for the decriminalisation of prostitution. Photo: AP

Sex workers and activists marked International Sex Workers' Rights Day by marching to the Johannesburg Central Police station to deliver a memorandum. The marchers were dressed in colourful masks to hide their faces, while others wore bright red clothing to symbolise their support for the decriminalisation of prostitution. Photo: Reuters

Sex workers and activists marked International Sex Workers' Rights Day by marching to the Johannesburg Central Police station to deliver a memorandum. The marchers were dressed in colourful masks to hide their faces, while others wore bright red clothing to symbolise their support for the decriminalisation of prostitution. Photo: Tiro Ramatlhatse, The Star

Sex workers and activists marked International Sex Workers' Rights Day by marching to the Johannesburg Central Police station to deliver a memorandum. The marchers were dressed in colourful masks to hide their faces, while others wore bright red clothing to symbolise their support for the decriminalisation of prostitution. Photo: Tiro Ramatlhatse, The Star

Sex workers and activists marked International Sex Workers' Rights Day by marching to the Johannesburg Central Police station to deliver a memorandum. The marchers were dressed in colourful masks to hide their faces, while others wore bright red clothing to symbolise their support for the decriminalisation of prostitution. Photo: Reuters