December 17th is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (In Chicago its the 16th), organized by SWOP (Sex Workers Outreach Project).

The current laws surrounding prostitution, define violent crimes such as kidnap, rape, blackmail, and even murder as an OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD of sex workers. Every human, regardless of who they are and what they do, deserve a right to be safe from violence! While the United States bovernment is spending tons of TAXPAYERS DOLLARS to eliminate prostitution, the criminalization that results ferom the application of these lasw, prevents sex workers from having any social protection.
This pisses me off!

Take a second to Google; 'SWOP (Sex Workers Outreach Project)', or 'International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers' to find out where the rally is in your city/state. Come join us as we rally for the rights of sex workers at the international day to end violence against sex workers.

Email me for information on Chicago's rally, which is on the 16th.

Sincerely,

- Jas

Co-sign...  My feelings are well known.  Gents here's your chance to support the ones you love to love!

Hugs,
TS Jamie

PS - Thanks Jas for bringing this up!

-- Modified on 11/20/2007 12:24:42 AM

justice, rights, etc., why do our current laws and practices in this area not surprise me?!   Wish I could join you.

Gives a great new meaning for a happy T-Day..tr