Monthly Archives: July 2014

FIRST Presents: Community Conversations with Sex Workers

This Thursday July 24th at 6pm FIRST, a feminist advocacy group, is hosting the first of 5 community cafe conversations with active sex workers at the Heartwood Community Cafe. This is an opportunity for the public to ask sex workers anything … Continue reading

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Sad News

A sex worker who was instrumental in coordinating interviews for the SPACES project passed away this weekend.  I cannot name her here but would just like to  acknowledge her contribution to the sex worker rights movement. She was a tough … Continue reading

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The City of Vancouver’s Action Plan for Sex Worker Health and Safety

Here is the link to the City of Vancouver’s Action Plan to improve the health and safety of sex workers. Documents include their responses to Bill C-36, the Bedford Decision and the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry. They identify among their priority … Continue reading

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Update on Bill C-36

Here is a link to the latest summary of Bill C-36 for those of you who are interested. The Federal Justice Committee will reconvene September 15, 2014.

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