News & Updates
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...
Operation Northern Spotlight
Beginning in 2017, SWAN led advocacy against Operation Northern Spotlight, a national, anti-trafficking police operation purportedly created to identify victims of human trafficking. Operation Northern Spotlight included undercover sting operations and workplace raids...
Hidden Harms of Anti-Trafficking
SWAN hosted Hidden Harms of Anti-Trafficking; an evening of engaging presentations and community dialogue aimed at addressing the harms of the anti-trafficking rescue industry.Forum Presenters:SWAN Executive Director An avid traveller and academic, Alison's extensive...