Anne Souyris

Anne Souyris is a French ecologist senator actively involved in addressing social and public health issues. She is currently newsworthy due to her engagement with the debate surrounding the 2016 law on prostitution and her advocacy for a shift in approach based on the experiences of sex workers. Souyris co-organized a debate with sex workers, highlighting concerns that penalizing clients has increased the vulnerability and violence faced by sex workers. She is also involved in addressing the issue of chemsex, the practice of having sex under the influence of drugs. Souyris supports a proposed law focused on the prevention of risks and harm associated with chemsex, recognizing it as a significant public health concern. Her work underscores the need for policy changes informed by the lived experiences of affected communities and a focus on harm reduction strategies.