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A Day in the Life of an HIV-Positive Sex Worker

Pacific Standard Time — Friday, January 25, 2013

A Day in the Life of an HIV-Positive Sex Worker

Probably no job is harder than a counsellor's, especially when it comes to disclosing a client's HIV status. On the other hand, no amount of counselling can be enough to prepare someone for sad news. But 30-year-old Josephine Nakato defied the odds.

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Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, April 24, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, April 24, 2025

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A basic income support grant can address extreme poverty and inequality in South Africa

Pacific Standard Time — Monday, May 05, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Thursday, May 08, 2025

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Pacific Standard Time — Wednesday, May 07, 2025

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