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Due to multi-layered criminalization and stigma, im/migrant sex workers face daunting barriers to accessing healthcare, legal support and justice. In contrast to the many “rescue” initiatives that push women to exit the industry, SWAN Vancouver respects a woman’s right to self-determination and focuses on their rights, health and safety. We provide frontline programs when mainstream services have failed to offer safe and inclusive support to im/migrant sex workers.  

We advocate for the full decriminalization of sex work that doesn’t leave migrants behind, which means repealing Canada’s prostitution laws and regulations that ban temporary residents from doing sex work. Until then, SWAN’s frontline programs are crucial in connecting women to basic services.  

When you give to SWAN, your generous contribution will help fund:  

• Frontline work including delivering safer sex supplies, booking and accompanying women to healthcare appointments and connecting them with our staff and programs.  

• Community Program activities including four semesters of English Class, one of the many learning and social activities developed following requests from the women.  

• Advocacy and policy work such as working with municipal, provincial and federal governments to push for equitable laws, bylaws and practices impacting the women we support.  

Donate to SWAN Vancouver to help us provide fulsome services and support to women as we work towards systemic change.