On December 17, 2009 Sex Workers Outreach Project-Chicago will join other sex worker rights organizations all over the world in commemorating the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. This date was chosen by Dr. Annie Sprinkle in recognition of the conviction of Gary Ridgway, the Green River killer, a man whose reign of [...]
Sex Worker Self Defense Classes Begin September 16- Sign Up Now!
Adult Industry Professional Self Defense Program
Back Off! and SWOP Chicago join forces to present the Adult Industry Professional Self Defense Program. This Program comprises of three 90 minute modules that will cover the specific needs associated with the adult industry. These classes were designed specifically for sex workers [...]
Recovery Rags Clothing/Cosmetic Drive in Partnership with Chicago Recovery Alliance
Recovery Rags is a new program is conjunction with the Chicago Recovery Alliance (CRA) that aims to help homeless and precariously housed women in the Cicero/West Side Chicago area gain access to new/gently used clothing, toiletries, and makeup. The women in this area will be able to trade in their old clothing and accessories for [...]
“Happy Endings?” Documentary Screening and Discussion- Friday, June 12
SEX WORKERS OUTREACH PROJECT-CHICAGO PRESENTS…
an intriguing exploration of the Asian massage parlor industry in Providence, RI
“HAPPY ENDINGS?”
documentary and post-screening discussion
in support of SWOP-Chicago
presented by Clarisse Thorn
and hosted by the Leather Archives & Museum
Friday, June 12, 7PM
Leather Archives & Museum
6418 N. Greenview (corner of Devon/ Greenview)
Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-9200
$5-10 suggested donation
Rhode Island: the only state [...]
SWOP Chicago Benefit Party on March 6 at The Wild Pug
Come celebrate International Sex Worker’s Rights Day with SWOP-Chicago on March 6 at The Wild Pug! Raffle Prizes! Performances! Booths of Debauchery! Much, much more…
Sex Positive Film Festival Starts Tuesday January 27
Check out the new Sex Positive Film Fesitval that starts this Tuesday January 27 at Hull House and runs through October…
http://clarissethorn.wordpress.com/2009/01/15/the-sex-positive-documentary-film-list-finally-here/
Dec 17th: Int’l Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
presented by SWOP Chicago
December 17, 2008
7PM
YWCA 360 N. Michigan, 8th Floor
Each year, sex workers are threatened, harmed, and killed by crimes that go unreported, unpunished, and unrecognized. These types of violence violate the human rights of individuals who work in the sex work industry, and harm sex [...]
December 17- National March For Sex Wokers Rights in Washington DC
National March for Sex Workers Rights
Dec. 17, 2008
Washington D.C.
Meet at Franklin Square (14st NW & Eye ST NW) near McPherson Square Station for rally and speeches.
March Gathers at noon.
March ends at The Department of Justice
Join the Sex Workers Outreach Project (SWOP-USA) as we march on Washington to demand rights for all sex workers! On Wednesday, [...]
“Porn 101″ Presentation November 25 at Early to Bed
Sex Workers Outreach Project-Chicago and Red Light District Chicago Present-
“Porn 101: An Insider’s Introduction Into the World of Pornography”
Presented by David Law
When: Tuesday, November 25, 2008
7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Early to Bed, 5232 N. Sheridan, Chicago, IL, 60640
773.271.1219.
Cost- $5 donation to SWOP-Chicago
www.early2bed.com
www.swop-chicago.org
“Porn 101: An Insider’s Introduction Into the World of Pornography” aims to [...]
