Sex workers in Kolkata's Sonagachi celebrate Bhai Dooj

Nov 03, 2024

Every year Bhai Dooj is celebrated in Sonagachi, Kolkata's red-light area by the Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee with sex workers. In the hope of...

COVID-19 vaccination camp organised for empowering sex workers in Kolkata's Sonagachi

Jun 28, 2021

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 29 : The Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee, in association with Kolkata Municipal Corporation on Monday organised a vaccination camp...

Sex workers in Kolkata's Sonagachi celebrate Holi after two years

Mar 18, 2022

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], March 18 : Followed by a gap of two years during which the COVID-19 pandemic marred festive celebrations, the Durbar...

WB: Sex workers in Sonagachi taking up other work as well, since difficulties persist

Apr 26, 2023

Many women, who were working as sex workers in brothels in Kolkata's Red Light area in Sonagachi have changed their profession as they faced...

Sex workers in Kolkata's Sonagachi tie Rakhis to passers-by on Raksha Bandhan

Aug 30, 2023

"We have organised this event for all sex worker sisters on the occasion of Rakhi. We are organising this event every year...We will be...

NHRC seeks report from West Bengal govt on policies to prevent sex trade at Sonagachi

May 15, 2021

New Delhi [India], May 15 : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Saturday sought a report from the chief secretary of the West...