A group of Miami activists is hosting the 5th annual Slut Walk Miami on Saturday, December 14th, to raise awareness about the challenges faced by sex workers and advocate for decriminalization.
The event, organized by Decrim 305, aims to "recognize sex workers' rights to love, compassion, and autonomy while highlighting the benefits of decriminalization." Decrim 305 argues that decriminalization can improve safety, access to healthcare, and economic stability for sex workers, while also reducing societal stigma and reallocating law enforcement resources.
The Slut Walk will begin at 5 PM at South Pointe Park in Miami Beach. Admission is free, and registration is available through Eventbrite.
Sex work, often defined as the exchange of sex for money or goods, is illegal in most parts of the United States. However, many countries, including Germany and the Netherlands, have decriminalized sex work. A 2020 ACLU report concluded that decriminalization can improve public health and safety while increasing economic stability for sex workers. The ACLU has called for governments to decriminalize sex work, arguing that sex workers deserve the same legal protections as everyone else.