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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...
Bill C-36: Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act
Criminalising clients endangers Asian, immigrant and migrant women in sex work SWAN submitted a Brief to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee on Bill C-36: Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act.