Diana Russell 1938-2020 rest in peace
Diana Russell was a feminist scholar and equally a feminist activist. She was one of the original “ïntersectional” feminists, opposing apartheid in South Africa, documenting…
The revelations of a corrupt government in times of health crisis.
[Translated from French] Global crises reveal the weaknesses of each society and the general observation is not shining about those highlighted by the pandemic we…
Why grooming is so hard to spot: The truth
Disclaimer: I give permission for this article to be used in training courses and education, as long as my name is clearly referenced as the…
A Guide for Survivors of Sex Trafficking During COVID-19
It is important to talk about how trauma can manifest in different ways, and there is no shame, blame or guilt for being triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are feeling this way, know that you are not alone.
Global Feminist Perspective on the Pandemic: What “Normal” Do we Expect when the Crisis is Over?
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and the measures taken by states to prevent its spread, European Network of Migrant Women wishes to offer…
Why Supporting ‘Sex Work’ is Not Progressive and Why Decriminalization of Pimps is a Bad Idea
Elizabeth Warren ‘open’ to decriminalizing prostitution, victimizing exploited women again
Embracing ‘sex workers’ seems like a progressive policy. In reality, it treats pimps and exploiters like managers and will worsen sexual exploitation.
Janice G. Raymond
Opinion contributor
USA Today
Oct. 23, 2019
J.Lo’s pole dancing during the Super Bowl is not benign
Remember the meme that said, “Camping: when rich people spend a fortune to live outdoors like poor people”? That could similarly be extended to pole “sport,” where wealthy women pay to re-enact women’s sexual servitude.
Survivor Explains: New Zealand’s Decriminalized Prostitution is Dangerous, Harmful, and Humiliating
A New Zealand survivor urges Washington DC Council not to decriminalize the sex trade through passage of the Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 2019.
Services for Survivors by US State
These service providers may be able to help with housing, food, transportation, referrals, and other emergency assistance. If any of them ask if you’re a victim…
DC Council Bill Would Turn Our Nation’s Capital Into a Capital for Sex Tourism and Trafficking
Yasmin Vafa,
July 16th , 2019
Washingtonian, Washington DC
350 Survivors of Prostitution Oppose Full Decriminalization in Letter to 2020 Presidential Candidates
Survivors Say No Full Decriminalization of Prostitution:
An open letter from Survivors of Prostitution and Trafficking
Survivors of prostitution from 8 countries lead demonstration against legal prostitution in Mainz, Germany
Germany, Australia, Canada, France, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, Spain, USA See Also: Report on the Impact of the Explosive Growth of German Legal…
Kadian Noble charges Harvey Weinstein with sex trafficking
An August 2018 U.S. court decision permitted a civil claim of sex trafficking to proceed against Harvey Weinstein. Previously, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA)…
Green Party of the United States continues its support of Swedish prostitution law.
An attempt to repeal the Greens’ support for the Nordic Model and replace it with language decriminalizing pimps and sex buyers failed on July 1,…
#MeToo: what prostitution survivors say about the links between prostitution and sexual harassment and rape
The #MeToo groundswell of women’s voices challenging everyday sexual predation by men like Donald Trump, Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby, Woody Allen and some of our…
Prostitution Robots or Sex Dolls?
A sex buyer in a research study explained that the woman in prostitution is “just a biological object…that charges for services” Sex buyers define women as…
Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Canada, Northern Ireland and now: VIVE LA FRANCE!!!
On April 6, 2016, France passed an abolitionist law against prostitution that criminalizes sex buyers but decriminalizes women in prostitution. A major element of the…
Melissa Farley’s response to UN Women
Response to “Consultation seeking views on UN Women’s approach to sex work, the sex trade and prostitution”. Prostitution Research & Education’s goal has been to…