Durbar in Bengali word means
unbeatable or unstoppable. It is pronounced as [doo
- r - bar].
Durbar represents 65 000 sex-workers (Male, Female
& Transgender) and is active in identifying
and challenging the underlying socio-structural
factors that help perpetuate stigma material
deprivation and social exclusion of sex-workers.
Durbar is explicit about its political objective
to establish the rights of sex workers. Durbar
demands recognition of sex work as work and, of
sex workers as workers. More... |
The Durbar Principles
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Durbar since its inception articulated three
interconnected principles which are known as 3R i.e.,
Respect, Reliance and Recognition. |
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Respect and dignity to sex work and towards sex workers |
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Reliance on the knowledge
and wisdom of the community of sex workers.
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Recognition of sex work as
an occupation and preserve and protect their
occupational and human rights. |
Durbar involves sex worker community in all
decision-making process be it connected to Health
or other development program. Durbar is active in
forgiving broader alliances to promote health and
with special reference to HIV intervention program
which includes prevention, care and support.
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