Join us for the International Sex Workers’ Rights Day film screening on June 2nd
Join us for the International Sex Workers’ Rights Day film screening on June 2nd 7pm-8:30pm! Gather to watch the free screening of the film Our Bodies Our Business that documents the historic work of sex worker rights activists at the 1989 International Conference on AIDS in Montreal. Afterward, stick around to hear from a panel of local activists and workers about their experiences and how we can all work in solidarity for sex workers rights and safety in Niagara.
- Monday, June 2nd
- Doors open 6:30pm, event starts at 7pm
- Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, 15 Artists’ Common, St. Catharines
- Room 156 (bottom floor near the lobby)
- The event is free, register by clicking the button above
Accessibility Information
- There is accessible parking
- The building has an elevator and ramps
- Accessible washrooms on site
- Light food and refreshments will be provided
- The film will have captions
- Masking is encouraged but not required
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What is International Sex Workers Rights Day?
International Sex Workers’ Rights Day has been celebrated since 1975 when a group of a hundred sex workers occupied a church in France to protest police violence against sex workers. It began an eight-day strike that spread to other churches throughout France and Europe and drew attention to the mistreatment of sex workers around the world.
Sex workers have always been at the forefront of revolutionary social movements, yet they still face legalized discrimination, police violence, inhumane working conditions, lack of access to financial and health services, and social stigma that often has deadly ramifications.
International Sex Workers’ Rights Day acknowledges the discrimination against sex workers in Canada and globally and calls for sex worker rights.
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