Rights,
not rescue.
We promote the rights, health, and safety of im/migrant women and gender-diverse people engaged in indoor sex work through frontline service and systemic advocacy.
In everything we do, we center the health, safety, and self-determination of the community we serve.
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About SWAN
Since 2002, SWAN has provided support to im/migrant sex workers in Greater Vancouver.
Im/migrant sex workers face multi-layered stigma, racism, and criminalization. Because of this, they are also unable to access mainstream support services. We offer low-barrier, culturally-specialized, and non-stigmatizing services through our frontline programs.
SWAN also works in partnership with community organizations and the women and gender-diverse people we serve to advocate for systemic change.
We recognize that there is an urgent need to fight for the labour and legal protections of im/migrant sex workers, and we continue to work alongside them to secure their full and meaningful inclusion in our society.
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Donate
You can make a difference in the lives of the women and gender-diverse people we serve by donating once, monthly, or by leaving a legacy gift here.
Volunteer
Volunteering at SWAN is a life-changing experience! Join a Condom Packing Party or become member of our Outreach Team.