HYDRA e.V. is a dedicated self-help group for sex workers in Germany that has been advocating for their rights and well-being since 1980. With counseling centers, an open meeting place, and lobbying efforts, the organization promotes social equality and destigmatizes sex work.
HYDRA e.V. is a German self-help group and advocacy organization for prostitutes, founded in 1980. The association refers to itself as a "whore organization" and has been advocating for the legal and social equality of sex workers with other employees since its inception.
The main mission of HYDRA e.V. is to promote the social protection and cultural integration of prostitutes. The association fights against discrimination and social stigmatization and advocates for the vocational training of prostitutes to facilitate transitions to other professions. The values of HYDRA are based on the destigmatization of sex work, the improvement of working conditions, and protection against violence[3][5].
HYDRA e.V. remains active in public relations and addresses current challenges, such as opposing the sex purchase ban and advocating for the rights of migrants in sex work. The association also supports members against strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP)[1][3].
HYDRA e.V. is a vibrant example of the commitment and solidarity of and for sex workers, aiming to create a fairer and more accepting society.
