Rio's trans sex workers during COVID

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Ian Cheibub
Visual Storyteller based in Rio de Janeiro
'If I don't have sex I'll die of hunger': Covid-19 crisis for Rio's trans sex workers

Full story for The Guardian on https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/may/21/if-i-dont-have-sex-ill-die-of-hunger-covid-19-crisis-for-rios-trans-sex-workers 
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID - Elba Tavares stands on the street where she works as a prostitute, in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Elba Tavares stands on the street where she works as a prostitute, in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID - Residents from Casa Nem dance in the common area of the building in Copacabana.
Residents from Casa Nem dance in the common area of the building in Copacabana.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID - A resident from Casa Nem takes a sunbathe in the common area of the building as it is isolated...
A resident from Casa Nem takes a sunbathe in the common area of the building as it is isolated due to the coronavirus outbreak in Brazil
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID - Stefany Gonçalves and Paula are seen at Stefany’s house, in downtown Rio de...
Stefany Gonçalves and Paula are seen at Stefany’s house, in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID - Elba Tavares poses for a portrait at Arcos da Lapa arqueduct. Lapa is one of the most famous...
Elba Tavares poses for a portrait at Arcos da Lapa arqueduct. Lapa is one of the most famous neighbourhoods in Rio, and also known for the prostitution.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID - Activist Indianare Siqueira is seen using a protection mask in the front gate of Casa Nem (Nem...
Activist Indianare Siqueira is seen using a protection mask in the front gate of Casa Nem (Nem House) before leaving for distribution of basic food parcels to trans people and other vulnerable populations
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID - Residents of Casa Nem (Nem House) are seen using a protection mask at the front gate before...
Residents of Casa Nem (Nem House) are seen using a protection mask at the front gate before leaving for distribution of basic food parcels to trans people and other vulnerable populations in Rio.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID - Activist Indianare Siqueira (in the middle) distributes basic food parcels to trans people and...
Activist Indianare Siqueira (in the middle) distributes basic food parcels to trans people and other vulnerable populations in Rio.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID - Trans women residents of Casa Nem have lunch at the TV room.
Trans women residents of Casa Nem have lunch at the TV room.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID - Caíque Gomes, 20, sits in his apartment at the floor at Casa Nem dedicated to...
Caíque Gomes, 20, sits in his apartment at the floor at Casa Nem dedicated to quarantine new arrivals.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID - Elba Tavares smokes a cigarette at the place where she is currently living, in a street of...
Elba Tavares smokes a cigarette at the place where she is currently living, in a street of downtown Rio.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID - Stefany Gonçalves combs her wig at her house in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Stefany Gonçalves combs her wig at her house in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID
Elba Tavares stands on the street where she works as a prostitute, in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID
Residents from Casa Nem dance in the common area of the building in Copacabana.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID
A resident from Casa Nem takes a sunbathe in the common area of the building as it is isolated due to the coronavirus outbreak in Brazil
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID
Stefany Gonçalves and Paula are seen at Stefany’s house, in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID
Elba Tavares poses for a portrait at Arcos da Lapa arqueduct. Lapa is one of the most famous neighbourhoods in Rio, and also known for the prostitution.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID
Activist Indianare Siqueira is seen using a protection mask in the front gate of Casa Nem (Nem House) before leaving for distribution of basic food parcels to trans people and other vulnerable populations
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID
Residents of Casa Nem (Nem House) are seen using a protection mask at the front gate before leaving for distribution of basic food parcels to trans people and other vulnerable populations in Rio.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID
Activist Indianare Siqueira (in the middle) distributes basic food parcels to trans people and other vulnerable populations in Rio.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID
Trans women residents of Casa Nem have lunch at the TV room.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID
Caíque Gomes, 20, sits in his apartment at the floor at Casa Nem dedicated to quarantine new arrivals.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID
Elba Tavares smokes a cigarette at the place where she is currently living, in a street of downtown Rio.
Rio's trans sex workers during COVID
Stefany Gonçalves combs her wig at her house in downtown Rio de Janeiro.
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Rio's trans sex workers during COVID
Copyright Ian Cheibub 2024
Date of Work Apr 2020 - Jun 2020
Updated Aug 2021
Location Rio de Janeiro
Topics Brazil, COVID, LGBT, Rio, Trans
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