Activism Advocacy & Allies – Page 4 – December 17th: International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

If You Don’t Know Your Rights You Don’t Have Any

on November 23, 2016April 1, 2017 By mgd777

Truly - You have the right to be treated well as a uniquely special person, and as a sex worker. Desiree Alliance is committed to nonviolence. DA creates support systems and safe space for sex workers.

Bella Robinson: Red Umbrella Voice of Rhode Island

on November 22, 2016December 18, 2016 By mgd777

Bella Robinson: Sex Work Activism in Action Thanks for taking time to chat, Bella. Folks here think Philly is a leader in discussion on human rights and sexual lifestyle, though I am beyond impressed by COYOTEri, and the role Brown University has taken in stepping up, and stepping out, to share perspectives on sex work and [...]

Protected: We Remember Philly Native and NHI Murder Victim Donna Marie Gentile: 1962-1985

on November 20, 2016August 15, 2019 By mgd777

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Penn discussion on prostitution

on November 15, 2016May 15, 2017 By mgd777

Nina Lopez of the Global Women's Strike leads a discussion about the challenges women in countries like Haiti, India, Ireland, Peru, Thailand and the UK face in supporting their families, and why their growing movements for change are calling for the decriminalization of prostitution.

Helping HIPS: Birthday Benefit

on November 13, 2016November 25, 2016 By mgd777

HIPS is Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive TUESDAY 11/29 #givingtuesday Our outreach van is crucial to meeting people where they are in the District -- and the van that we have now is on its last wheels. We need your help. Can you commit to donating next Tuesday? $50, $25, or even $10 -- everything helps.We [...]

Mother of the Numbers: Defining Sex Worker Murders

on November 12, 2016September 18, 2017 By mgd777

International Sex Work Foundation for Art Culture and Education is probably one of the least known sex work organizations in the nation, but ISWFACE was the first non-profit in the United States to take on the challenge of public discussion of sex work rights. Probably most well known for her dedication to keeping the numbers when it comes to issues of police and prostitution, I am honored to have met industry inspiration Norma Jean Almodovar in October 2015

Remembering Nizah Morris

on November 12, 2016December 6, 2020 By mgd777

WIKIPEDIA: Nizah Morris (1955 – December 24, 2002) was an American transgender entertainer. On December 22, 2002 Morris suffered a severe head injury from which she did not recover. Morris died on December 24, 2002, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital,[1] when she was removed from life support. The Philadelphia Police Department's handling of Morris' death sparked [...]