Discover and read the best of Twitter Threads about #InternationalSexWorkersRightsDay

Most recents (2)

There is always a lot to say about sex work on #InternationalWomensDay, and this year is no exception.

At NUM, we are able to witness, participate in and move forward because of the incredible work of women each and every day. A teal background with three feminine figures holding signs.
Just last week, we honoured the 25,000 sex workers, mainly women, who took to the streets in Calcutta in 2001 to demand rights and recognition as workers as part of #InternationalSexWorkersRightsDay. We are able to do what we do because of them.
In June, on #InternationalWhoresDay, we will remember the sex workers and those women who stood in solidarity with them in Lyon who occupied a church to demand an end to state violence against them. We are able to do what we do because of them.
Read 14 tweets
'End Demand' laws on sex work, sometimes misrepresented as the 'equality model', result in multiple human rights violations. These laws encourage increased surveillance and profiling of sex workers, which is not restricted to their workplaces. #InternationalSexWorkersRightsDay The Human Rights Violations of 'End Demand' Laws: Policing.
Under 'End Demand' laws, police know that if they follow sex workers, they'll find clients to arrest. Clients shift to more isolated settings as a result, & sex workers adapt in order to continue making money - but it puts them at increased risk. #InternationalSexWorkersRightsDay The Human Rights Violations of 'End Demand' Laws: Policing.
'End Demand' laws subject sex workers to coercion by police. Sex workers around the world regularly experience violence and harassment from police - switching the target of the law doesn't resolve this. #InternationalSexWorkersRightsDay The Human Rights Violations of 'End Demand' Laws: Policing.
Read 6 tweets

Related hashtags

Did Thread Reader help you today?

Support us! We are indie developers!


This site is made by just two indie developers on a laptop doing marketing, support and development! Read more about the story.

Become a Premium Member ($3.00/month or $30.00/year) and get exclusive features!

Become Premium

Too expensive? Make a small donation by buying us coffee ($5) or help with server cost ($10)

Donate via Paypal Become our Patreon

Thank you for your support!