National Association for the Repeal of the Contagious Diseases Acts

The National Association for the Repeal of the Contagious Diseases Acts was a British advocacy group formed in the 19th century to oppose laws that allowed for the involuntary detention and examination of women suspected of having sexually transmitted infections. These laws, known as the Contagious Diseases Acts, aimed to control disease among military personnel but often led to the abuse and stigmatization of women, especially those involved in prostitution. The association campaigned for their repeal, advocating for women’s rights and fair treatment, ultimately contributing to the abolition of these acts.