Prostitution is one of the oldest professions in the world, and it has long been considered a filthy and horrible trade. But one thing is certain: prostitution exists and will continue to exist, regardless of regulations and legal status.
Some countries have outright prohibited the practice, while others have attempted to regulate it by providing sex workers with health and social advantages. In a country where women are disproportionately affected by poverty and HIV, Malawi’s idea to provide prostitutes with low-interest loans to start small businesses in exchange for giving up sex work has aroused debate.
In Senegal, prostitution is both legal and regulated. Senegal is unique in that it was the first African country to legalize and regulate prostitution. The only need is that it be carried out quietly. In 1966, prostitution became legal for the first time.
Africa has a negative reputation due to widespread criminalization of sex work, discrimination, stigma, violence against sex workers, and inadequate healthcare systems. Senegal is the only African country that permits sex employment, having passed its present law in 1969.
According to the Penal Code, sex workers in Senegal must be at least 21 years old, register with the police, have a valid health card, and test negative for sexually transmitted infections (articles 318 to 327). Sex workers must also go to designated registration centers for health exams on a regular basis. They can get free health care, contraception, and educational possibilities if they have identification cards that prove they work in the sex industry.
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