This document discusses HIV stigma among commercial sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya. It defines sex workers and stigma, explaining that stigma reduces an individual's status and is based on negative stereotypes. Sex workers face stigma because selling sex is seen as morally wrong. This stigma leads sex workers to have low self-esteem and psychological distress, and creates barriers to health and social services. To reduce stigma, outreach programs educate communities and train sex workers as peer educators. Support groups help empower sex workers and facilitate reconciliation with families. While progress has been made, continued efforts are needed to combat stigma.