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Belgium introduces landmark law granting sex workers maternity leave, pension

Brussels, Dec 1 (UNI) Belgium has passed groundbreaking legislation granting sex workers employment rights, including maternity leave, health insurance, pensions, and sick days.
The law, which officially treats sex work like any other occupation, is a global first and comes as a result of years of activism and protests.
The legislative change follows months of protests from the Belgian Union of Sex Workers (UTSOPI), led by Victoria, a former escort who worked for 12 years in unsafe conditions. Victoria stressed that the law is vital for making sex work safer, BBC reported.
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