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In this TEDx talk, Anna Kouroupou, a transgender woman and passionate advocate, explores the nuanced realities of sex work. Drawing from her extensive experience as a writer and activist focusing on trans rights and vulnerable communities, Anna discusses myths and stigma surrounding sex work. Anna's talk challenges misconceptions, addresses the distinction between sex work and trafficking, and offers a compassionate perspective on the societal and health issues affecting this community. nna Kouroupou identifies as a transgender woman. For about a decade, she has been writing for online media outlets, focusing on social issues and the rights of transgender individuals and vulnerable groups in general. She served as the general secretary of SYD (Support Association for Intersex Individuals) for 4 years.
In 2015, along with her team, she founded Red Umbrella Athens (RUA), aiming to empower sex workers (cis & trans women and men) socially, institutionally, and preventively on health issues related to sexually transmitted diseases.
Through her talk, we will learn interesting information about sex work, the myths surrounding it, the stigma attached to those who choose it, its difference from trafficking, and much more. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx