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In September, Decriminalize Sex Work (DSW) Legal Director Melissa Broudo, along with 23 other New York-based advocates, was honored as a 2024 Equality New York Pride Champion. Equality New York (EQNY) is a grassroots advocacy organization that advances the lives of all LGBTQI+ New Yorkers and their families. Every year, EQNY takes time to honor community members who work year round to advocate for and pass legislation to support the LGBTQI+ community in New York State.

Broudo was recognized for her work as the lead advisor for EQNY’s Bodily Autonomy Commission. Professionally and in her personal life, Broudo advocates for the intersection of LGBTQI rights, reproductive justice, and the dignity of sex workers, championing the principle: my body, my choice. Broudo is honored and humbled by the recognition and looks forward to continuing to work to advance human rights.

Broudo was honored alongside Senator Brad Hoylman, Assemblymember Tony Simone, Robert Knox Hayes, Dr. Wilhelmina Perry, Matthew McMorrow, Andy Praschak, Gabriel Lewenstein, Ron Zacchi, Chanel Lopez, Kim Watson-Benjamin, Melissa Sontag Broudo, Kraig Pannell, Kimberleigh Joy Smith, Jennifer Hovestadt-Molloy, Tiffany Jade Munroe, MJ Okma, Clint Okayama, Javier Medrano, Nadia Swanson, Alyce Emory, Julie Harris, Meagon Nolasco, Bianey García, and Matt Tighe.