Majority of migrant sex workers ‘not forced or trafficked’. PRESS RELEASE… IUSW (International Union of Sex Workers)

Press Release Majority of migrant sex workers ‘not forced or trafficked’. The International Union of Sex Workers Friday 28th October 2011 Immediate Release The International Union of Sex Workers warmly welcomes the publication of “Migrant Workers in the UK Sex Industry” by Dr Nick Mai. This is the largest ever qualitative research into the experience [...]

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ITS SEX WORKERS MONEY THE GOVERNMENT IS AFTER….Brothel owner given six months to hand over £750,000 or go to prison.

Once again the British justice system is revealed to be about robbing money from sex workers. No trafficking, no coercion, no under-age but a profitable business obviously ripe for the plucking. The police of course will keep up to half this money and the CPS the rest. Nice earner for the government and the police [...]

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SEX TRAFFICKER? Proof of the absurdity of the law.

Proof if proof were ever needed that it is the law that is wrong and that it is the police who are the truly despicable criminals. Two people given a criminal conviction and sentenced for what crime? Organising work for willing sex workers so that they were safe. When is this vile use of the [...]

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OPEN LETTER FROM SEX WORKERS ALLIANCE IRELAND in IRISH TIMES.

Prostitution law change planned: Sir, – Sex Workers Alliance Ireland welcomes Conor Lally’s article (Home News, October 18th) highlighting the difficulties attached to introducing the Swedish-style law on prostitution which would criminalise the buyers of sexual services while giving immunity to the sellers. Evidence from Swedish sex workers shows that the law has put them [...]

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Rejected Ads for Sex Workers Find Venue

THE BAY CITIZEN Rejected Ads for Sex Workers Find Venue By STEPHANIE SARA CHONG Published: October 22, 201 After being rejected by two billboard companies for failing to meet community standards, an ad campaign advocating sex workers’ rights is running on 50 Muni buses in San Francisco. A nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization providing local coverage [...]

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FORMER CALL GIRL TURNED LOVE GURU..A light hearted interview with Tracy Quan..

I noticed this short but light hearted interview with Tracy Quan in Shecky’s. Tracy has to be admired as one of our profession; ie a sex worker or former sex worker, who has become a celebrity. She confounds the popular image that exists about sex workers that they are either dumb or/and exploited victims. She [...]

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HELP WITH RESEARCH..

Jane Pitchard contacted me some time ago to ask if I would be interviewed as part of her research into sex work. I of course agreed and met her in Newcastle recently. The interview was pleasant and I think the research could be very helpful in creating a more balanced understanding of sex work and [...]

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Good ECP video at Slut walk- Shame about the stereotyping.

I think that the essential message within this video is important. I don’t personally agree in any way with the politics or the assumption that sex workers are all poor women forced to sell sex through circumstances. I find that insulting. People choose sex work for all kinds of reasons and most people who are [...]

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