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Belgium becomes first country to grant sex workers maternity leave and pensions

Sex workers in Nairobi. {David Njaaga,Standard]

Belgium has become the first country in the world to allow sex workers to sign formal employment contracts.

This new law grants sex workers access to benefits such as sick days, maternity leave, pensions, and other labour protections.

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