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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.
Harms of Anti-Trafficking
SWAN’s project, ‘Anti-Trafficking: Harming While Trying to Help’ looks at how mainstream anti-trafficking campaigns can be ineffective and even detrimental to the cause. Through this project, we hope to raise awareness about these unintended harms
Operation Reverse Spotlight
With the 2018 Most Wanted list, Operation Reverse Spotlight shone a spotlight on those who do more harm than good in their attempts to address human trafficking. Police officers, politicians, and feminist organizations all made the list.
Red Light Labour: Sex Work Regulation, Agency, and Resistance
SWAN held a book launch to celebrate ‘Red Light Labour: Sex Work Regulation, Agency, and Resistance.’ This book features a chapter written by Dr. Tamara O’Doherty, Dr. Hayli Millar, Alison Clancey, and Kimberly MacKenzie
Building a Culture of Respect
‘Building a Culture of Respect’ Campaign for Victims and Survivors of Crime Week 2018 Based on migrant sex workers’ experiences with police in 2017-2018, SWAN launched ‘Building a Culture of Respect: Police and Sex Workers‘ campaign. This campaign is targeted at...