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'She was us': History behind Joy, the first sex worker statue
The statue of Joy, the first representation of a sex worker, returned to Darlinghurst, Sydney, after a 24-year campaign led by Julie Bates. Originally installed in 1995, Joy symbolizes the dignity of sex workers and the region's pioneering role in decriminalizing the industry. Bates stated, 'She symbolizes that this work ought to be respected as legitimate and valued work.'.
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