Sex Work in Canada & Beyond

For a movement that claims to be rooted in liberation, carceral feminism sure loves a cage. At its core, carceral feminism is the belief that the best—or only—way to address gender-based violence is through criminalization, policing, and punishment. It rose to prominence in the…

“Today’s decision cuts deep against sex workers. It continues to ignore the lived experience of sex workers and the ways in which these laws put them in danger and risk of criminalization.” -BCCLA Staff Counsel Ga Grant Read our reaction to R v Kloubakov: ow.ly/1xj750WuVJN

An important announcement and message to our beloved members, allies, and community partners. Full statement: pace-society.org/with-heavy-hea…

1/2 Tomorrow: Kloubakov decision being released. #SexWorkers have lots 2 say about provisions being challenged that make it illegal for anyone 2 receive $ from sale of sexual services - even though #sexworkers are immune from arrest we R NOT from other impacts of criminalisation.

The Supreme Court of Canada will deliver its decision on Kloubakov v. R. on Thurs. July 24. Here is our thread from last Nov., that explains what is at stake for people who sell sex in Canada and their comrades: 👇

She gave birth. Then she was jailed. Now she’s bleeding, in pain, and separated from her baby. We’re trying to get her out—today. Every dollar counts. $905 is the goal. We are $250 in! $650 to go… ➡️ swopbehindbars.org/donate #ReproJustice #FreeOurPeople #PostpartumCareNotCages

Scotland: Dear Ash Regan, we are sex workers and we don't want your prostitution law -scotland4decrim heraldscotland.com/politics/viewp…

Sex Workers Are Being Abducted by ICE — and Abandoned by Respectability Politics truthout.org/articles/sex-w… via @truthout

CREA was proud to join Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee’s 30-year celebrations in Kolkata! Honoring 3 decades of courage and resilience for sex workers’ rights 💪 From bold conversations to vibrant performances, every moment inspired.❤️ @Durbar_DMSC #ThinkCREA

“2019, the Durham Regional Police Human Trafficking Unit posted a fake online ad offering the services of a fictitious 18-year old escort named “Destiny.” The website, LeoList, did not allow users to advertise sexual services if they were minors.” lawtimesnews.com/practice-areas…

During the Human Rights Council 59 in Geneva, sex workers raised their voices at the Broken Chair — demanding dignity, decriminalization, and recognition. The call is clear: sex work is work, and human rights must include all. #SexWorkIsWork #HumanRights #DecriminalizeSexWork

Two charged in Markham home invasions targeting sex trade workers newmarkettoday.ca/police-beat/tw… via @newmarkettoday

The Nordic model makes sex workers more isolated because it criminalizes their personal relationships. To the antis that is not a bug, it's a feature.

London ON: Sex worker assaulted at gunpoint lfpress.com/news/local-new… via @lfpress

We can confirm that introducing a ban on purchasing sex will not lead to arrests. Ireland has only successfully prosecuted 15 people since client criminalisation was introduced in 2017. In that time, sex workers have faced increased violence and stigma. nen.press/2025/05/26/nat…

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“A church in Lyon is the site of a sit-in. Prostitutes, protesting laws under which they were repeatedly jailed, fined and taxed, staged similar protests in other cities throughout France in 1975.” Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia 1976 Yearbook. p. 166. Photo: Alain Nogues-Sygma

✨CELEBRATING 50 YEARS✨ On 2 June 1975, approximately 100 sex workers occupied Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon, France, to express their anger about their criminalised and exploitative living conditions. Read more about the history of International Wh*res Day here:…

Such a great photo! 💝🙏