The Veneration of Whores! December 17th…

The Veneration of Whores ~ Celebration & Candlelight Vigil

10th Annual, International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

Press Release – International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers 2012

Come enjoy a beautiful evening of celebration & community in Chicago!

Join us as we pay respect to life by honoring our dead and firmly resist ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­the

 institutional and physical violence committed against sex workers worldwide.

EVENTS THIS YEAR INCLUDE:

• Speakers (TBA)
• Community Commemoration Graffiti Wall
• Special Burlesque & Art Performances
• Robyn Few “Patron Saint of Sex Workers” Shrine 
• Featuring queer DJ All the Way Kay
• Candlelight vigil for sex worker victims in 2012
• Wine & Tea by donation

✔ Bring yourself
✔ … and bring a Friend!
✔ Bring some positive energy
✔ Bring solidarity
✔ Please also consider bringing something healing ,or personal, or special to share/commemorate & glue/write on the community wall; or leave at the “Patron Saint of Sex Workers” Shrine. —-> feather boas, candles, mementos, condoms, poetry, hotel key cards… (get creative!) (glue & markers provided)

•This is an ALL-AGES event, which is Open to the Public.
• Light Snacks & Refreshments will be Provided!

For more information contact the SWOP-Chicago: 
www.swop-chicago.org |  312-252-3800  | sexworkchicago@gmail.com