Mapping the law on sex work
On the 15th September 2015 a very glamorous and intelligent group of people came together at the launch of the Sex Work Law Map. Here's a record of what happened.
Vital new resource on sex work law will help sex workers globally to realise their rightsA new Sex Work Law Map, developed by the Sexuality, Poverty and Law Programme at the Institute of Development Studies, has been launched that provides a global perspective on female sex work by displaying a detailed summary of the laws, regulations and policies in over 75 countries.
Launch of the #sexworklawmap booked out almost immediately. I know it's much needed but even I'm surprised. Should've hired the Albert Hall
#sexwork researcher Sonia Dolinsek who wil be speaking at today's launch of the #sexworklawmap http://www.humanrightseurope.org/2014/02/witness-sonja-dolinsek-respecting-the-rights-of-sex-workers-in-our-democratic-societies/ …
Wish we were there! Looking forward to seeing the #sexworklawmap https://twitter.com/cherylovers/status/639015122120376320 …
#SexWorkLawMap launch today! Good luck @CherylOvers Great pic @amarulagal @AfricaSexWork @theaidsalliance pic.twitter.com/fIC0nMhHrX
Today is the launch our new Sex Work Law Map - filling in the information gap on female #sexwork http://bit.ly/1hYVijg #SexWorkMap
Peter and Amy working hard behind the scenes at the #sexworklawmap launch. Look out for new resources soon! @IDS_UK pic.twitter.com/mhFtJZq5bu
.@CherylOvers Lack of accessible information about sex work law impacts on the formation of public policy and law reform #sexworkmap- .@CherylOvers This can affect socio-economic policy, public health, action against gender based violence #sexworkmap
- Where correct information is missing myths and misinformation on #sexwork soon take over http://bit.ly/1hYVijg #SexWorkMap
- .@CherylOvers when there is a lack of clear information myths and disinformation about sex work creep in #sexworkmap
- 'There is often a gap between the law on the books and the law on the street' @CherylOvers explains #sexworklawmap
Map covers criminal law, impact of regulations, enforcement and health issues, by country #sexworklawmap- The #sexworkmap enables you to search countries to find out about their legal status or by different categories of legal regimes
- Hearing from the lovely @Ntk007 at the launch of the #sexworkmap she is introducing us to the law in South Africa
@Ntk007 speaks on SWEAT's Campaign for decriminalisation at the #sexworklawmap launch @SexualityPovLaw pic.twitter.com/kGYIYEVmqO- .@Ntk007 - Decriminalisation of sex work is just a stepping stone - we need a transformation of gender and cultural values #sexworklawmap
- To better understand the points being made about sex work in South Africa follow @SisonkeSA and @SweatTweets #sexworkmap
@amarulagal: self-determination & shift from 'rescue mentality' key to soc. justice #sexworklawmap @SexualityPovLaw pic.twitter.com/zhjpnTjoA1
@amarulagal: decriminalisation of sex work not end point. It's the beginning & an entry point for dialogue @SexualityPovLaw #sexworklawmap
