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HIV prevalence rates among sex workers in Sonagachi have now plateaued at 5.17%, while in other cities across India, such as Mumbai, HIV prevalence rates reach up to 54%.
The first sex worker plenary from the International AIDS Conference « Bound, Not Gagged 2008
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Sonagachi is the city’s largest red-light district.
The first sex worker plenary from the International AIDS Conference « Bound, Not Gagged 2008
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It follows children of prostitutes in Sonagachi, which is Calcutta's red light district.
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In Kolkata, India, there is a strong movement of sex workers – together they are known as the ‘Sonagachi Project’.
The first sex worker plenary from the International AIDS Conference « Bound, Not Gagged 2008
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Piyal Adhikary/EPA Indian sex worker Reya Mondal, right, visited a health clinic to donate a blood sample for an HIV/AIDS test at the Sonagachi red light district on the eve of World AIDS day in Calcutta, East India, Tuesday.
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Durber Mahila Sammanay Committee, an organization for sex workers rights, runs an HIV prevention program in Sonagachi.
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On Friday, October 2 - the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and the United Nations 'declared International Day of Non-Violence, we can make a difference in the lives of the daughters of prostitutes living in Sonagachi - the largest red light district in Calcutta - just by hosting a house party.
Geralyn Dreyfous: Fighting Human Trafficking, One House Party at A Time 2009
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All proceeds raised through "House Parties for Hope" will be directed to completing our film's legacy project called Hope House - a safe haven for 100 girls from Sonagachi to live and attend the best private day schools in Calcutta.
Geralyn Dreyfous: Fighting Human Trafficking, One House Party at A Time 2009
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The organization was founded in 1994 and has been working with sex workers on health and human rights along with other organizations and groups such as Empower Thailand, Sweetly Japan, Pink Triangle Malaysia, the Scarlet Alliance Australia and Sonagachi.
Cambodia: Sex workers, 100% Condom Use and Human Rights 2008
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Eventually De left the baby with her mother and landed in Sonagachi -- with the help of a woman who sold her to a madam for $20.
Red-Light Revolution 2008
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