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Fishnets, stilettos and the dilemma of ethical imagery
-Crystal Laderas, Communications Manager A woman stands in the middle of a dimly lit room, she leans over a bed while her high heels rest next to extra linens stored below. The light reflects against the room’s four red walls, making her tank top, skirt, and...
Call Script: #StopTheRaids Richmond
Use SWAN's template letter to put more pressure on City Hall"Hi my name is _________ [For Richmond residents: I live in the ____ community in Richmond] and I’m asking the City to stop the raids at massage parlours because they endangering women engaged in sex work. ...
Letter Template for Richmond City Council
TO: mayorandcouncillors@richmond.caSUBJECT LINE: Crackdown endangering massage parlour workers If you’re a Richmond resident, please fill out what community you live in by writing it in the space below. All other supporters can delete the contents in brackets....
‘Isn’t sex work legal in Canada?’ A comparison of legislative frameworks
“Isn’t sex work legal in Canada?” This is one of the most common questions we hear. Canada’s partial decriminalization of sex work means many aspects of the industry are illegal, while immigration regulations can result in the arrest, detention and deportation of...
SWAN and allies oppose actions against Richmond sex work businesses
SWAN Vancouver (SWAN), along with advocates, sex work support organizations and researchers, is calling for Richmond city councillors to oppose actions against massage parlours and escort businesses that would harm and endanger workers. On November 15, 2023, Richmond...
NEWS RELEASE: SWAN Vancouver launches new online resource for reporting on sex work
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) territory/Vancouver, B.C. – SWAN Vancouver (SWAN) is launching ResponsibleReporting.ca, a new online hub with resources to make it easier for newsrooms to report on sex work and the laws...