This report provides a detailed examination of the challenges faced by sex workers in accessing PrEP,
considering social, economic, legal, and cultural factors in a diverse range of European settings. This
encompasses Armenia, Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, Poland, Portugal, and
Turkey. The study had five primary objectives, including analysing policies and legal frameworks
related to PrEP provision, assessing healthcare service quality, examining awareness levels among
sex workers, comparing findings across countries, and formulating recommendations for improved
PrEP accessibility for sex workers communities.
European Sex Workers Alliance (ESWA) is now a sex worker-led network proudly representing more than 100 organisations in 30 countries across Europe and Central Asia. Our aim is to ensure that all sex worker voices are heard and that their human, health and labour rights are recognised and protected. With our actions and approach inspired by our membership community, we work to build a strong, vibrant and sustainable network that mobilises national, regional and international advocacy activity that moves us towards long-term, systemic change. (www.eswalliance.org)
