News & Updates
You Choose: Seek Justice as a Migrant Sex Worker
SWAN launches ‘You Choose: Seek Justice as a Migrant Sex Worker’ for Victims & Survivors of Crime Week 2022 SWAN has created an interactive campaign called ‘‘You Choose: Seek Justice as a Migrant Sex Worker. This campaign allows you to experience
End immigration detention
SWAN joined a coalition of organizations to call for the end of incarceration of migrants in provincial jails. “Since 2012, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) has prohibited temporary residents from working “with an employer who, on a regular basis,...
Atlanta shootings anniversary
SWAN released a statement on March 16th, 2022 to mark the first anniversary of the Atlanta shootings. We continue to honour the outpouring of support we received in the aftermath of the tragedy. SWAN is building on the truly incredible solidarity we shared...
BC Bad Date and Aggressor Reporting
The BC Bad Date and Aggressor Reporting (BC BDAR) Project is a three-year project funded by the Law Foundation of BC. It is a sex worker-led initiative to provide a safe and effective way of reporting violent incidents or safety concerns to peers and/or outreach workers.
Spectrum of Exploitation Research Committee
In January 2022, SWAN became a member of the Spectrum of Exploitation Research Committee, a 3-year project exploring solutions to support people at risk for experiencing…
Chocolate or Chicken Bones
SWAN is pleased to announce our new Photovoice Project, ‘Chocolate or Chicken Bones’. This project showcases photos taken by the women we serve, depicting various aspects of their lives, including their families, homes, hobbies, dreams, and travels.