CATW International

@CATWIntl

CATW is an abolitionist non-profit organization that works to end human trafficking and the commercial sexual exploitation of women and girls worldwide.

New York, NY

Joined July 2011

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CATW International@CATWIntl · Jul 2

We stand with all survivors of sexual exploitation and sexual violence. Our statement regarding today's verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial: catwinternational.org/2025/07/catw-s…

CATWIntl's tweet card. New York, NY, July 2, 2025 – At the end of an eight-week trial and after 13 hours of deliberations, a jury in the U.S. Court for the Southern District of New York acquitted the hip-hop mogul Sean...

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rights4girls@rights4girls · Jul 15

Check out our new op-ed on the ways in which traffickers seek to profit off the potential for increased demand surrounding large scale sporting events like the #MLB #AllStarGame ajc.com/opinion/2025/0… via @ajc

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New Yorkers for the Equality Model@EqualityModelNY · Jul 3

"New York claims to be a state that stands at the vanguard of equality and safety for all. Yet legislation that could transform the lives of the most marginalized women never makes it to the governor’s desk," writes @tainabienaime. timesunion.com/opinion/articl…

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CATW International@CATWIntl · Jun 24

We 100% agree! The 'right' to traffick? This does not align with the Irish Government's support for the #EqualityModel and position that #prostitution is "inherently exploitative" as @OCallaghanJim states @DeptJusticeIRL @RapeCrisisIre @SVCCork @NWCI @RuhamaAgency @Womens_Aid

CCATW International@CATWIntl · Jun 24

Quite concerning that ⁦@UN_HRC⁩ SR on TIP ⁦Siobhán Mullally @smullallylaw⁩ aligns with movement to decriminalize sex trade/sexbuyers/pimps given her role to remind Govs to implement #PalermoProtocol & anti-demand policies.⁦@SERPInstIRL⁩ ilga.org/news/hrc59-bey…

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CATW International@CATWIntl · Jun 24

CATWIntl's tweet card. Join our upcoming events at the 59th UN Human Rights Council and beyond addressing critical issues affecting LGBTI and allied communities!

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FTND@FightTheNewDrug · Jul 19

Say👏NO👏to👏porn and help #StopTheDemand for trafficking and exploitation. Commit today by signing the Fighter Pledge: buff.ly/Lj12rn5

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CATW International@CATWIntl · Jul 18

The predictable & horrific outcomes when a state legalizes repro commercial surrogacy, a form of trafficking in women and children.⁦@latimes⁩ @CIASM_Coalition ⁦@StopSurrogacy⁩ ⁦@WombsNotForRent⁩ ⁦@CBCnetwork⁩ @StopSubrogacion⁩ latimes.com/california/sto…

CATWIntl's tweet card. Kayla Elliott said she was tricked into carrying a child for an Arcadia couple who had multiple women serving as surrogates for them. At least 21 children were seized from the couple's home.

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Reem Alsalem UNSR Violence Against Women and Girls@UNSRVAW · Jul 14

En carta de Mayo 2025 he invitado al Secretario General de la @OEA_oficial , a la Secretaria Adjunta y a los Estados miembros a revisar la incompatibilidad del nombramiento de una Comisionada para los Derechos de las Personas “Trabajadoras Sexuales” promoviendo en la región a los…

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CATW International@CATWIntl · Jul 9

“We are not a special interest group. We are the majority. Prostitution is not liberation for women of color, it is our exploitation repackaged.” Gr8 article but disheartening that @msmagazine uses sex trade & porn lobbies' term "sex work". #endDemand msmagazine.com/2025/07/08/sex…

CATWIntl's tweet card. The Abuse of Children and Women, the Myth of ‘Choice’ in Global South (Africa, Asia, Europe) Sex Trafficking, Sex Work and Prostitution

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CATW International@CATWIntl · Jul 8

Thank you for the thoughtful analysis of the report and @WomensActionInt support to the mandate, myself and my work. 🙏

WWomen's Platform for Action International (WoPAI)@WomensActionInt · Jul 8

A joint statement with @ENoMW & Swedish Women's Lobby. We welocme the timely & powerful report, "Sex-based violence against women and girls: new frontiers and emerging issues" by @UNSRVAW #ViolenceAgainstWomen #Womensrights

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rights4girls@rights4girls · Jul 7

Great news!! CA's #AB379 has just passed Senate Appropriations Committee & now heads to the Senate floor. So close to getting this bill passed & obtaining justice & services for survivors of sex trafficking & prostitution! Thanks to the incredible survivors leading the charge!

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Nordic Model Now!@nordicmodelnow · Jul 6

“Prostitution is not a way out of poverty. Most women enter it poor and those that manage to get out, end up even poorer, but now scarred emotionally, physically and mentally.” – Mickey Meji Read more: nordicmodelnow.org/2019/04/01/wom…

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CATW International@CATWIntl · Jul 7

"...we face a well-funded globally connected lobby that markets prostitution as 'sex work', reframes abuse as empowerment, poverty as consent, & violence as a career path." @AshReganMSP #unbuyable. Despite it all, onward we march for women's & girls' rights. #Equality #endDemand

AA Model For Scotland@ScotlandModel · Jul 1

📢 Ask your MSPs to back the Unbuyable Bill! @AshReganMSP has introduced a bill to criminalise paying for sex while decriminalising & supporting victims of sexual exploitation. Because sexual consent is #unbuyable Email your MSPs 👉 amodelforscotland.org/take-action Ash on the bill ⬇️

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For Women Scotland@ForWomenScot · Jun 25

A passionate statement to committee this morning from @AshReganMSP highlighting the pressing need for her #unbuyable bill.

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Elly Arrow@EllyArrow · Jul 6

🇪🇸 Spain's ruling party PSOE will ban any party member who pays to exploit women (or men) in #prostitution (after a scandal involving a senior party member) Prime Minister Sánchez: "If we believe a woman's body is not for sale, our party cannot allow behaviour contrary to that."

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CATW International@CATWIntl · Jun 25

Declaración relativa a @OAS_official «Comisionada para los Derechos de las “Trabajadoras Sexuales”» @SG_OEA_OAS

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CATW International@CATWIntl · Jun 25

Statement regarding @OAS_official “Commissioner for the Rights of ‘Sex Workers’” @SG_OEA_OAS

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CATW International@CATWIntl · Jun 19

“In 2024 alone, @UN verified about 4,500 cases of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV)…the real number likely much higher. 93% of survivors were women and girls.” @UN_News_Centre @EmmaTrager #InternationalDayfortheEliminationofSexualViolenceinConflict news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

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Sanctuary for Families@SFFNY · Jun 13

This week, a federal judge dismissed Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios’ $400 million lawsuit against @blakelively, rejecting their claims of defamation, civil extortion, and other allegations. Sanctuary for Families was proud to submit an amicus brief in support of Lively’s…

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UN Women@UN_Women · May 16

Women’s rights are under threat. Funding cuts are pushing women’s organizations in crises settings to a breaking point. Half may shut down in 6 months. Women and girls can’t afford to lose these lifelines. Join the urgent call for sustained funding: unwo.men/aSfV50VTRbR

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