The new Queensland Consent Laws passed by the Miles Government have COMMENCED!
The laws include important protections for s3x werkers!
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💥SOCIAL EVENT - INTERNATIONAL S*X W*RKER RIGHTS DAY💥
Respect Inc would like you to join us on Monday 3 March, 2025, with a private screening of Anora (MA15+) at an inner city Brisbane cinema. (Please note this movie does contain scenes of violence against a s*x w*rker). This event is open to s*x w*rkers and allies, so friends and family are welcome. Dinner, popcorn, ice cream and drinks will also be provided.
We have limited seats, so please RSVP asap via email: [email protected]!
Hope to see you there!
Few people think of their local massage parlor as a site of anti-fascist resistance. But we’ve spent years working with migrant women in the sex industry, and we can tell you — https://t.co/2e3u9rv63E
❤️International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers❤️
SOCIAL EVENT
Tuesday, 17th December 2024
2pm - 4pm
We will make beaded bracelets, honouring our s*x w*rker friends and family who have passed, as well as celebrating our achievements and sharing positive messages.
JOIN AT ANY OFFICE
Meanjin (Brisbane)
Bundjalung (Gold Coast)
Gimuy (Cairns)
RSVP: [email protected]
Sex workers from Uganda addressing the UN speaking on behalf of SW globally.
“We call on the UN and member states to ensure sex workers are included in discussions on issues that affect us.”
“Sex work is work and we are the experts on our own lives.”
https://t.co/qYlLNx1xP7
Today, we remember and support SW, friends and family affected by AIDS around the world.
We mourn those lost to stigma and discrimination, and look forward to a future where SW with HIV/AIDS are no longer the targets of violence and vilification.
Sending love and solidarity to any s3x w0rkers engaging in collective action. This can look like many things, but here are some examples of recent strikes and the workers who inspired it.
Three Bills threatening the rights, dignity and protections of migrants, refugees, and people seeking asylum have been introduced to Parliament.
These Bills must be stopped. We urge sex workers and allies to reach out to your local senator by phone or email.
✨Applications close TOMORROW 24 November 2024✨
Are you interested in being the new Workforce Development Peer in Meanjin (Brisbane)?
This is a part time position, 7.5 hours per week.
https://t.co/SsG05nvk01
Today is Trans Day of Remembrance
Recognising and remembering our friends and colleagues,
trans SWs lives lost to violence, criminalisation, discrimination, vilification & transphobia
#TDOR#TDOR2024
Seven of the Penthouse club’s sex workers picketed and delivered signed letters to the business late on Friday night, demanding fairer workplace conditions. One, a 21-year-old, was allegedly assaulted inside the venue while carrying a placard.
Sex workers (in Sydney) striking for better pay, a cleaner workplace and the right to decide which services they provide to clients at an upmarket inner Sydney brothel have been met with an alleged aggressive response, according to protesters.
https://t.co/qHS0qEMIew
Na Mon, Asian Migrant Sex Worker Advisory Group, said:
"The community believes that again, the system has failed us and not seen our occupation as a job," she said.
'"It's just not taking our lives seriously because we are migrants, we are sex workers."
https://t.co/u9sryAT2Ao
Gia Green, the manager of Victorian sex worker organisation Vixen said she felt "a lot of rage and sadness" about the (plea) deal.
https://t.co/rGt4qaDoGk
National Forum is coming to Meanjin
But registration closes tomorrow at 10am!
Don’t miss out!
sW Only event
The registration link is:
https://t.co/XQjmLT2bkL
🚨CRIMSON CLINIC TOMORROW🚨
Crimson Clinic is for SW only and 100% free, you will need a current Medicare number.
The staff at the front desk are from Respect Inc.
Bookings: 0424657064
Address: Shop 16 Central Brunswick, 421 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley
@respectqld@scarletalliance If you experience an offence like these in QLD contact Respect https://t.co/4t3Y7XFcP7
if you experienced an offence like this before this date there are still opportunities for support & it may still be worth reporting.
Speak to Respect Inc about options.
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The new Queensland Consent Laws passed by the Miles Government have COMMENCED!
The laws include important protections for s3x werkers!
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#DecrimQLD
@respectqld@scarletalliance Massive thankyou to every sx worker who risked their privacy & becoming known to police, to make this happen for all s3x workers. Every one of you who spoke at consultations, filled in our survey, wrote a submission, spoke out in the media should be very proud.
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