This past week we were saddened to learn of the sudden passing of Andrew Hunter, an inspiring colleague and leader in the fight for sex worker rights and global treatment access. As president of Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP) and founding member of Asia-Pacific Network of Sex Workers (APNSW), he relentlessly worked for inclusion of sex workers in national and international mechanisms and provided vital support to the sex worker movement anywhere he could.

Andrew was an amazing activist, great colleague and friend. He had a keen mind for strategy and was always willing to share his innovative ideas. We have been fortunate enough to experience firsthand the incredible support Andrew and his colleagues have offered to our colleagues in Southeast Asia and China.

His passion for the rights of sex workers and other marginalized communities around the world and his never ending engagement have been vital to strengthening sex worker networks and organizations across the globe, particularly in Asia and the Pacific.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to his partner Dale, his family, colleagues and friends in this time of sadness.