About NeSeD
A national network dedicated to advancing the rights, health, and dignity of sex workers in Malawi
We work tirelessly to create a just and inclusive society where all sex workers can live free from violence, stigma, and discrimination
Our Mission & Vision
Vision
A just and inclusive society in which all sex workers in Malawi are free from violence, stigma, and discrimination, and are empowered to live healthy, dignified lives with full access to their rights.
Mission
To coordinate and support sex worker-led efforts and allied organizations to advance the rights, health, and dignity of sex workers in Malawi through advocacy, empowerment, research, and collaboration.
What We Do
Advocacy & Legal Reform
We work to influence laws, policies, and practices that affect sex workers, pushing for decriminalization and protection against violence.
Community Empowerment
We strengthen the capacity of sex worker-led organizations to mobilize, lead, and advocate for themselves.
Health & Well-being
Promoting access to HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health services, and harm reduction programs.
Our Values
Human Dignity
Every person has inherent worth and must be treated with respect.
Rights-Based Approach
We prioritize human rights in everything we do.
Inclusiveness
We work with all sex workers regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or background.
Our History
NeSeD was founded in response to the increasing need for a unified national voice for sex workers in Malawi. For years, sex workers have faced legal, social, and institutional barriers that deny them basic rights and services. NeSeD emerged as a response to these challenges, aiming to coordinate advocacy efforts, build capacity among sex worker communities, and create spaces for inclusion, dialogue, and rights-based programming.