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Birth control is now free in B.C., except for migrant women engaged in sex work
British Columbia is being praised as the first province to offer free birth control, but for many immigrant and migrant women engaged in sex work, this program changes nothing. After the B.C. government announced the free prescription contraceptives…
Sex workers – victims or threats: Practicum students explore misconceptions of im/migrant women engaged in sex work
They’re victims of exploitation, or they’re a threat to society – these are the common stereotypes and misconceptions about im/migrant women engaged in sex work.
SWAN Vancouver welcomes new Executive Director Angela Wu
SWAN Vancouver (SWAN) will continue its front-line service and advocacy under new leadership. Please join the Board of Directors in congratulating Angela Wu on her new role as Executive Director. Angela has seamlessly transitioned into this position. Her leadership skills and commitment to our mission…
SWAN has a new look
Where we came from Twenty years ago, a group of volunteers began a pilot project doing HIV outreach to migrant and immigrant women working in massage businesses in the Lower Mainland. As trust built and relationships grew
SWAN’s 20th Anniversary Events
For SWAN’s 20th Anniversary, on October 1st, we held an appreciation event for our former staff, board, and volunteers. We wanted to gather everyone who had contributed to SWAN’s work for the past 20 years and acknowledge them.
SWAN turns 20
Celebrating our past, present, and future We are excited to share with you that we are turning 20! We want to thank you, our supporters, donors, funders, volunteers, staff, board, and everyone else for your continuous support and efforts in working with us to...