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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...
Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women
SWAN participated in Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women’s (GAATW) global feminist participatory action research study as its member. The study examined the challenges that migrant and trafficked women
Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act Review
In February 2022, the legislature’s Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (JUST) began its review of Canada’s sex work laws, The Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA).
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...