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Sex workers protest for right to do their work legally - Paris

June 2nd, 2012 by valentina camozza
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Vincennes, France, Europe
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Sex workers protest for right to do their work legally Paris
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A stop in Saint Denis street, a place where many sex workers are active plying their trade.
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The protest starts in Pigalle square, here one activist of the STRASS, the sex workers union.
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An activist whistles to draw attention to that parade.
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Protesters with posters during the manifestation.
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Activist during the march.
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An activist during the event.
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Trans activists during the demonstration.
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Activists singing during the event.
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Activist during the demonstration holding a poster.
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Activists singing during the event.
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Activist during the march.
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An activist telling slogans during the march.
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An activist telling slogans during the march.
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Relaxation moment during the stop in Saint Denis street.
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  • Sex workers protest for right to do their work legally Paris
  • Sex workers protest for right to do their work legally Paris
  • Sex workers protest for right to do their work legally Paris
  • Sex workers protest for right to do their work legally Paris
  • Sex workers protest for right to do their work legally Paris
  • Sex workers protest for right to do their work legally Paris
  • Sex workers protest for right to do their work legally Paris
  • Sex workers protest for right to do their work legally Paris
  • Sex workers protest for right to do their work legally Paris
  • Sex workers protest for right to do their work legally Paris
  • Sex workers protest for right to do their work legally Paris
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The sex workers met today in Pigalle to protest against the criminalization of their clients and to proclaim the right to do their work. Between color and good humor the event has gone through the streets of Paris to reach Chatelet.

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