Connie is coming out. No, not like that. She is coming out about her former life as a sex worker dating back almost 30 years. Her intention is simple: To speak from the safe side of history and free up similar voices. Connie’s story is one of many thousands, each as unique as the individuals […]
The Global Alliance Against Trafficking in Women has released its annual report looking at how funds to combat trafficking are being used around the world. The summary and full report are available here but here are some highlights from the report: The majority of funding dedicated to anti-trafficking initiatives is spent in either prevention or […]
The Global Alliance Against Trafficking in Women has released its annual report looking at how funds to combat trafficking are being used around the world. The summary and full report are available here but here are some highlights from the report: The majority of funding dedicated to anti-trafficking initiatives is spent in either prevention or […]
Across the country, sex worker support organizations including Peers Victoria are continuing their advocacy and protest to raise awareness of the harms that Canada’s new anti-sex work law poses for sex workers. Here’s Peers executive director Rachel Phillips writing about this in the Times Colonist this week. http://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/op-ed/comment-new-prostitution-law-a-missed-opportunity‑1.1529700
Across the country, sex worker support organizations including Peers Victoria are continuing their advocacy and protest to raise awareness of the harms that Canada’s new anti-sex work law poses for sex workers. Here’s Peers executive director Rachel Phillips writing about this in the Times Colonist this week. http://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/op-ed/comment-new-prostitution-law-a-missed-opportunity‑1.1529700
With Bill C‑36 now through the Senate and destined to become law, we hope you’ll take heart for the next stage of the battle for equality from this little singalong recorded here in Victoria. The song was performed by musician friends of Peers Victoria who are advocates for human and civil rights for Canada’s sex […]
