Sex Work in Canada & Beyond

Even when they know it isn't trafficking, the police are on a rampage of arrests: "Richmond police target, arrest people seeking sexual services online" #sexwork richmond-news.com/local-news/ric… via @TheRichmondNews

Since sex work is decriminalized in New South Wales, Refusing to pay a sex worker could be rape thenewdaily.com.au/news/crime-new…

Just another job’: ACT Government lays out options to decriminalise sex work region.com.au/just-another-j…

Uncover the queer history of 19th-century Irish sex worker Jack Saul aka Dublin Jack! gcn.ie/queer-history-…

“After 26 unforgettable years, Brandi’s, the beloved exotic entertainment venue in Vancouver, is closing its doors. From the celebrities and sports stars to every guest and staff member who graced our stage, we are deeply grateful…” dailyhive.com/vancouver/bran…

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. For sex workers across Africa, the digital world is a double edged sword. It’s a tool for organizing, but it’s also a place where our content is shadowbanned and our accounts are censored. True freedom includes the right to exist safely online. At ASWA, we advocate for digital rights that protect and not punish our community. 📱🛡️ #cybercensorship #DigitalRights #ASWA #sexworkiswork

@krassenstein He liked this photo, but it made me wonder, who could better lead the Department of Defense: Zoolander the model, or the Zoolander of War?

BREAKING: The Defense Department has just banned all Photographs at press briefing because Pete Hegseth thinks that some of the photos of him at press conferences are "unflattering". The irony that these are the same people who say that the military has to be more extreme and masculine, and that wokeness destroyed it before. What a loser.

@LongTimeHistory Being a harrasser, predator, pedo or rapist seems to be a pre-requisite to work within Trump's Rapey Regime.

Ivanka Trump & Jared Kushner worked with real estate brothers—today found guilty of raping at least 60 women. Oren, Tal & Alon are "big Trump supporters" who were "in the room" on election night & attended White House parties. Some victims given drugs & taken across state lines — before being physically restrained and sexually assaulted. Oren, Alon, and Tal Alexander were found guilty on all 10 counts—including conspiracy to commit sex trafficking and sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion.

Hamilton: Former sex workers’ rights advocate Jelena Vermilion announces bid for mayor chch.com/chch-news/form…

Today we honor all women 💜 Liberation isn’t selective. Sex workers are women, too, deserving dignity, safety, and respect. This International Women’s Day, widen the circle. Advocate for inclusion. Women’s liberation means all women. #InternationalWomensDay #IWD

On #𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐱 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, we affirm that sex work is labour. It demands decriminalization, safety, freedom from violence, and full bodily autonomy. Sex workers are transforming the world of work through resilience and collective power. Our rights are non-negotiable. — Grace Nyarath, Program Coordinator @redumbrellafund @GlobalSexWork @followers #sexworkiswork #InternationalSexWorkersRightsDay #decriminalizesexwork #bodilyautonomyisahumanright #EndViolence

South Africa: Groups to give evidence in landmark case seeking decriminalisation of sex work sundayindependent.co.za/mercury/2025-0…

@XXXWorkers Beware of "reported" rates of human trafficking. They are usually well intended, but erroneous. HT awareness campaigns abound. Many million$ go into orgs that do little else. False reports are still reports and that's what is counted. Media & everyone need to count convictions.

“According to Statistics Canada, Guelph had the highest reported rate of human trafficking per capita across the country in 2024. Waterloo Regional Police Service revealed human trafficking cases … are now nearly triple the national average.” cp24.com/news/canada/20…

Decriminalizing sex-work case goes to Alaska Superior Court! 🥰👏👠💄💋💐🌹🎉 alaskasnewssource.com/2026/02/28/dec…

@1Aymah What a hateful, judgemental & punitive remark "Positive Midset".

Sex workers beware: Adult performer Siri Dahl doxxed by Grok: She says 'Go f*ck yourself you nazi clanker' mashable.com/article/siri-d…

UK: Greens call for ending the criminalisation of sex work as by-election nears mol.im/a/15585569 via @DailyMail

South Australia: ‘No doubt’ decriminalising sex work will return to new parliament indailysa.com.au/news/just-in/2…

Opinion: Moral judgment has no place in deciding who gets to bank or not theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

@Liasalis @corasottawa Current comparative research strongly favors decriminalization as the approach that maximizes sex workers’ safety, health access, income and autonomy. Prohibitionists don't seem to care that those most impacted (SWers) have demanded full decrim for decades. Bye.

@corasottawa @CanadianSexPro What if the evidence demonstrates that men who pay for sex pose the #1 risk to sex workers?

Soho: Sex workers, currently targeted in social media trend, cannot employ security guards or work in groups because of legislation criminalising the industry. #DecrimNow westminsterextra.co.uk/article/sex-wo…