Prostitutes in Rubavu District are being senstised on family planning practices.
The campaign aims at raising awareness among the sex workers over family planning issues and encouraging them to consider other economic options.
Residents of Rubavu District pointed out that some of the reasons why the number of sex workers is increasing in Rubavu District is the fact their District is bordering with DRC, where a number of women abused by their husbands leave DRCongo to Rubavu to engage in Prostitution.
MP Mporanyi Théobard, a Rwandan parliamentarian urged District authorities to find a solution to the problem since it is among the causes that hinder economic progress in the western province.
Last year, the western province came last in securing family
planning issues.
The vice-Mayor in charge of Social Affairs in Ruvu District, Nyirasafari Rusine Rachel said the District has taken tangible measures including eradication of prostitution and sensitisation of citizens on HIV prevention and birth control programs.
Some women join prostitution due to abject poverty.
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