Sex work and the 2010 FIFA World Cup: time for public health imperatives to prevail
Open Access
- 1 January 2010
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Globalization and Health
- Vol. 6 (1) , 1
Abstract
Sex work is receiving increased attention in southern Africa. In the context of South Africa's intense preparation for hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, anxiety over HIV transmission in the context of sex work has sparked debate on the most appropriate legal response to this industry.Keywords
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