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NZPC | Te Waka Kaimahi Kairau o Aotearoa Aotearoa New Zealand Sex Workers' Collective by sex workers for sex workers

Aotearoa/New Zealand
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@NZPC_
NZPC
2 years
Our wonderful Carol Leigh (Scarlet Harlot) sex worker, activist,and artist has passed away. Carol coined the words sex work and sex worker, and in so doing , spawned an awareness of sex work as work that resonates around the world. She called herself the “ unrepentant whore.”
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@NZPC_
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I've snuck into the office early to post this before DAME CATHERINE HEALY can stop me. Catherine has worked tirelessly for more than 30 years and achieved so much for sexworkers. Catherine, we applaud you with a standing ovation xxx
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4 years
BREAKING NEWS: Sex work is permitted at Alert Level 2. Please contact us for information about working safely and contact tracing 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
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1 year
NZPC cannot put into words how deeply we mourn the passing of Georgina Beyer - an extraordinary woman who served her communities fearlessly.
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6 years
Sex worker able to call the police immediately to report the client secretly filming. Another example of how #decrim works
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2 years
We will miss you Carol. You reached out over the years to lend support, and to learn more about our situation. It was always a pleasure to meet with you in San Francisco and be stimulated by your activism.
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3 years
We know that many workers don't answer unknown numbers, especially when they are not working. Sex workers in Aotearoa may want to save these numbers in case they are a close contact of Covid 19.
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4 years
Today on International Sex Workers' Day we celebrate Georgina Beyer, who just became a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM)
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3 years
Sex workers and their whānau in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland can be vaccinated at NZPC next Thursday 11 November ♥️
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5 years
Saturday 14 September is the first ever *** SEX WORKER PRIDE DAY *** celebrating diversity, self-determination, and achievements for sex worker rights over the last year. Use this thread to share with any photos or stories that represent #sexworkerpride .... we'll start!
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4 years
Kiwibank have contacted us and we will be working with them to improve this policy :) @KiwibankNZ
@NZPC_
NZPC
4 years
Best intentions perhaps but with the worst consequences. All sex workers need options to work indoors inside managed brothels. Its dangerous to not accept banking from operators of brothels. Very disappointed.
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@NZPC_
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A new report by the UN Human Rights Council's Working Group on discrimination against women and girls finds that: *criminalisation of sexwork, clients, and third parties is harmful *sexwork should be decriminalised *sexworkers should be guaranteed all human and labour rights
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NZPC
4 years
Best intentions perhaps but with the worst consequences. All sex workers need options to work indoors inside managed brothels. Its dangerous to not accept banking from operators of brothels. Very disappointed.
@NewsroomNZ
Newsroom
4 years
Businesses Kiwibank won't have as clients: brothels and casinos; companies producing, manufacturing or extracting coal, oil or gas; weapons, tobacco, palm oil, and synthetic cannabis producers; and predatory lenders. @NikkiMandow (Content Partnership)
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@NZPC_
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3 years
On International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers we stand with colleagues and friends who have experienced violence. We continue to push for an end to physical, sexual, psychological, colonial, gendered, digital & structural violence for all SWers everywhere. #IDEVASW
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@NZPC_
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2 years
It's Sex Worker Pride Day - a day to share stories of self-determination & mark achievements of our community We celebrate the worker who stood up for justice when her dental dam rules were disrespected- a powerful message about consent, & an amazing precedent for our community
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@NZPC_
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3 years
Today is #sexworkerpride day; time to celebrate our self-determination and diversity, resilience, unity, creativity, community, solidarity, kindness, fortitude, and adaptability. We're on this journey together. He waka eke noa. #nothingaboutuswithoutus #sexworkerrights
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3 years
Friendly reminder for sex workers and their whānau, friends and flatmates in Tāmaki Makaurau NZPC's pop up vaccination station is this THURS 11 NOV from 12.30pm, in the Canada St carpark (2 Canada St). ♥️Friendly peers and medical staff to answer any questions♥️
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1 year
Georgina spoke powerfully from the heart about her experience as a sex worker in support of the PRA, as NZ's first trans MP and her voice has echoed around the world ever since. Moe mai rā ki a ia.
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2 years
INTERNATIONAL DAY TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST SEX WORKERS Violence against s*xw0rkers can be physical, sexual, structural, institutional, gender-based and today we draw attention to digital violence.
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We know that stigma is a contributor to violence and that sometimes stigma is reinforced by media. So our community came together to provide guidance for journalists who care about the safety of swers. #Idevasw #IDEVASW23
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3 years
Kia ora Community We have provided some info about sex work and the traffic light system on our website here. We hope it provides a bit more clarity for everyone ♥️ We'll update as more info is released.
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@NZPC_
NZPC
4 years
Congratulations Aotearoa, there are no cases of Covid 19, we are now at Level 1 and all restrictions on daily life are lifted! We are grateful that sex workers were trusted to work in Level 2 and that we’ve been part of the solution to eliminate Covid 19 ❤️❤️❤️ (1/3)
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@NZPC_
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5 years
On International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, here are a bunch of our wonderful staff and volunteers who work in myriad of ways for safer sex work in Aotearoa. #IDEVASW19 #decrim
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3 years
The judge said "sex workers were no less victims than any other survivor." We're pleased that in Aotearoa our justice system is able to treat sex workers without discrimination. #decrim #decrim4all #decriminalizesexwork #sexworkersrights #sexwork
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2 years
Today, March 3rd, we mark International Sex Workers' Rights Day. When sex workers' human rights are upheld by law... -we have better access to healthcare -our working conditions can improve -we have access to justice -we have more control over our lives
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1 year
NZPC marked twenty years since the passing of the PRA last night; a beautiful night of community gathered in Tamaki Makaurau to open our hui. Image shows our red umbrella projected proudly outside the venue
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5 years
If you are a #sexworker who wants to do a different type of work, NZPC can support you. We can ensure you are treated fairly by WINZ & get your entitlements, we can help with CV, etc Many of us have the lived experience of stopping SW & understand the challenges of changing job.
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1 year
Wellington! Get out this Saturday night and support @Firedupstiletto Donate to their GoFundMe, tip them, stand in solidarity for SW labour rights nationwide
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4 years
Honouring Georgina Beyer today for International Sex Worker Pride Day @GlobalSexWork
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@NZPC_
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1 year
With full hearts we closed our hui after 3days of deep discussions about 20years of decriminalisation and beyond. We extend our immense gratitude to our whole community,peers and allies,for the solidarity and aroha. Ka whai whai tonu matou The work continues for us all
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@NZPC_
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4 years
Today in Wellington we farewell Nurse Joy, who has been with us since before #decrim , ensuring all of our community has access to safe, free, anonymous sexual health check ups for nearly 3 decades. Thank you Joy for your commitment and warmth. We will miss you a lot. ❤️❤️❤️
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2 years
BRAVO to this SWer! A client was convicted of indecent assault for not respecting the DENTAL DAM RULES. This shows that the law in Aotearoa NZ has our back when it comes to safe sex boundaries. #sexworkersrightsarehumanrights
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4 years
Sex workers cannot see clients in-person during both Alert Levels 3 and 4. Today the govt announced Alert 3 measures and its clear that in-person sex work is not permitted. Please ensure you have enough income to get through this period. If you need financial assistance (1/2)
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@NZPC_
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3 years
We're very pleased that this worker got some justice, BUT to be clear, there is NO "degree of consent to touching"in sex work workplaces. They are workplaces like any other, and workers have the same rights not to be touched as any worker in any sector
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@NZPC_
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6 years
"Everybody has the right to be safe and feel safe at work, whatever you do... it's a basic tenet of human rights." Wellington District Commander Sam Hoyle International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (Dec 17), NZPC and NZ Police working together
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3 years
We are over the moon that Upper Hutt City Council made the decision to support the rights of sex workers and revoke their restrictive bylaws.
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4 years
Update from Kiwibank 😀😀😀
@KiwibankNZ
Kiwibank
4 years
@NewsroomNZ @NikkiMandow Following feedback on our Responsible Business Banking Policy we'll recategorize the adult entertainment industry as a sensitive sector and continue to bank businesses in this sector who demonstrate good practice. We’ll work together with @NZPC_ to develop this further.
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@NZPC_
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Bravo to this worker who used the system to get justice ♥️♥️ Please do reach out if something isn't right in your mahi. We can talk you through the options and support you through navigating the systems
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4 years
Guidance for sex work in Alert Level 2 (1/4) Reduce risk & contact trace Don't offer GFE or kissing Use condoms AND dams Avoid the ‘moist breath zone’ as much as possible (mask and gloves when needed) Don’t do sex work if you have C19/cold/flu symptoms
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4 years
Wearing our NZPC t-shirts for International Sex Worker Rights Day Keep standing up for what is right #decrim #sexworkiswork #sexworkerrightsarehumanrights
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6 years
After the sentencing, Burton told the Herald the penalty and the judge's comments had gone a long way to helping sex workers in their fight against stigma and discrimination. #sexwork #decrim
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6 years
In solidarity with UK sex workers protesting their right to work safely. Kia kaha #sexwork #decrim @ProstitutesColl @NationalUglyMug @SexWorkHive
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@NZPC_
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4 years
We're heartbroken for the loss of our sister Tracy, who passed away in the weekend. Tracy, our South Island coordinator, will always be remembered for her compassion, honesty and sense of style. Moe mai ra e hine haere haere haere atu ra e kore koe e wareware ❤️
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@NZPC_
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6 years
Season's greetings from all of us at NZPC 🍒
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@NZPC_
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5 years
Please sign this petition against the proposed (illegal) bylaws in Hamilton that can fine a sex worker $20000 for meeting clients on the street.
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4 years
ICYMI Auckland is in Alert Level 3 from tomorrow 12pm Wed 12 Aug. Auckland sex workers must cancel bookings & stay at home. The rest of Aotearoa is Alert Level 2, sex workers please get back to keeping good records for contact tracing & avoiding moist breath zone. Kia kaha
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@NZPC_
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2 years
Our very own Dame Catherine Healy and her red umbrella at the exhibition Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Quintessentially Wellington and quintessentially SW rights based! Check it out at the Wellington Museum
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@NZPC_
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3 years
Move over ShotBro, we have Kahungunu Whanau Services providing our vaccination clinic today with their own Waka Ora! Walk ins until 3pm at our Wellington community base ❤️
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@NZPC_
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11 months
When you are on a temporary visa that grants you the right to work in NZ , you're still prohibited from being a sex worker. This needs to change .
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@NZPC_
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2 years
“... I feel empowered by reporting,” one sex worker’s statement read... " ".. sex workers can have justice against digital violence just as much as anyone else”
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@NZPC_
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4 years
Don't talk to Talia about sewing machines, talk to her about sex workers rights- while she makes masks at our Wellington branch 😉
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@NZPC_
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4 years
There is still no decision about whether some occupations, including sex work and sensual massage, can return to work in Alert Level 2. Several government agencies are working through the issues and sex workers are being considered respectfully ... (1/2)
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Hamilton City Council have voted to retain the deeply offensive bylaw allowing for $20000 fines to be imposed on sex workers 'soliciting' in public. Parliament repealed the soliciting law in 2003, recognising that it was harmful to sex workers.
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@NZPC_
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3 years
Do you live in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington? Are you looking for a good vibes vaccination experience? Kahungunu Whānau Services are back to do vaccinations for our community at NZPC on TUESDAY 2 NOVEMBER 10am-3pm. #Aotearoa #Covid #healthandsafety
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@NZPC_
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4 years
Sex work is not considered essential work and along with most people in the work force sex workers are instructed to stop direct contact with clients. Indirect contact such as camming is ok.
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@NZPC_
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5 years
You can find a WHOLE BUNCH of peer-reviewed evidence-based research about NZ model of decrim by scrolling down our resources page
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4 years
#sexwork media watch: Sex workers as great public health educators 😊
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@NZPC_
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5 years
A ban on street-based #sexwork recriminalises sex workers and this is actually against the law. Hamilton residents can have their say here closes 18 April
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@NZPC_
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5 years
Biscuits and information all set out for our tour group coming in 10 minutes. Throughout the summer we get a few tour groups, mainly American retired people, who come for a cuppa and a presentation about NZPC and #decrim of #sexwork . Spreading the word of sex worker rights!
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5 years
We're pretty happy Gen-Z understand that sex worker rights are human rights. There is hope for the future. #sexwork #decrim
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4 years
"You’re already a minority when you’re a sex worker, but within sex work if you’re trans or non-binary, if you’re disabled, or if you’re not white, you are facing so much more danger just by being on the internet" Vixen Temple
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4 years
Sex work and the layers of structural stigma. Let's hope that more institutions follow Kiwibank's example and listen to sex workers to dismantle this stigma
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@NZPC_
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11 months
"It wasn’t until recently that I realised sex work can be described as decolonising. But it’s always been that for me. It’s always been about claiming tino rangatiratanga over my own tinana, my own body." ♥️thank you Allan for this korero
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4 years
Whores for a cause😊 Round the Bays for HELP Foundation. It's not too late to donate! @amandajamesonxx @Giggly_Jordan
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@NZPC_
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3 years
During lockdown we are still available for information and support. Email us at info @nzpc .org.nz and our DMs are open ❤️
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@NZPC_
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5 years
Meanwhile in New York City, Dame Catherine Healy from NZPC will be part of a panel discussion for the United Nations Committee on the Status of Women. In Aotearoa New Zealand, #decrim has enhanced the social protections of women #CSW2019 @UN #sexworkiswork #sexwork
@ThinkCREA
CREA
5 years
Our ED @GeetaMisra will be moderating a panel on Advancing Sex Workers’ Rights to Social Protection as part of #CSW2019 @UN . The panel will focus on issues of urgent social protection for sex workers. and various legal environments, More details on the flyer below #SexWorkIsWork
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Wow #Sexworkers of Aotearoa what a great bunch you are. So nice to have so many SWers together celebrating each other Was truly amazed and inspired by the creativity of everyone, and the nous of @Giggly_Jordan to make #SWoA happen (Tanya and Cherida obvs loved the photobooth too)
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We acknowledge these SWers for engaging with our justice system to get this result, and police for taking care to protect their legal identities throughout. (beware there is very upsetting content in this story). Stand against digital violence on #idevasw2022
@radionz
RNZ
2 years
The 38-year-old Wellington producer and real estate agent also filmed himself with 14 sex workers without their knowledge, something they've described as an "extreme violation" of their human rights.
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3 years
Great work team. Sex workers out at Round the Bays supporting @wgtnhelp1 . You're all awesome. Not too late to donate either
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6 years
“the only thing you expect first thing in the morning is a knock on the door from the cops ... that kind of trauma and instinct still sits with you, no matter how many years ago it was.”
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@NZPC_
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3 years
Get vaxxed with great vibes ♥️(thanks Kahungunu Whanau Services) at NZPC Wellington on Willis St tomorrow! At the new later time of 12-3pm
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@NZPC_
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4 years
We can support each other through these tough times. Kia kaha.
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4 years
Sex workers and their allies around the world share their experiences advocating for decriminalisation, as well as stories from organisations that previously opposed decriminalising sex work but now find themselves supporting it.
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3 years
We’re pleased MBIE’s draft Plan of Action doesn’t confuse sex work (prostitution) with trafficking as if they’re the same. We condemn those who exploit vulnerability & force people to do sexwork against their will.
@kirsty_johnston
Kirsty Johnston
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Most human trafficking victims are women or girls, forced into prostitution or other sexual exploitation. And yet NZ managed to write a plan that completely ignored them - instead focusing on types of “modern slavery” that affect men 🤦🏼‍♀️😤
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4 years
In Alert Level 3 in-person sex work is not permitted. Clients are still trying, sex workers are still educating.
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3 years
Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington workers, all the way to Otaki and Wairarapa! Stay safe over the weekend ❤️
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Some of the finished product 😷😷😷 We're hoping to have these reusable masks available for the community to buy for a small cost (just enough to cover materials). Watch this space!
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3 years
Do you live in Wairarapa? Did you know you can ask for a home vaccination visit for you and whānau? Contact cvc @wairarapa .dhb.org.nz to arrange a vax visit.
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We raised our red umbrellas for Georgina Beyer on Tuesday night, celebrating her remarkable life and all she has done for our communities. ♥️ Kia au te moe te moe nga roa ♥️
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4 years
We wish to acknowledge the challenges many sex workers have been facing during this Covid 19 rāhui. On Thursday the govt will announce more detail about the Alert 2&3 measures which will inform us about when sex workers can expect to see clients in-person again
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3 years
Our Wellington Community Base will be holding another VAX CLINIC for SWers and their whanau, flatmates and friends on TUES 2 NOV. Provided again by the awesome Kahungunu Whanau Services' Waka Ora mobile vax clinic ♥️ Book ahead or walk-in. #teamof5million #healthandsafety
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1 year
In solidarity with these str*ppers. Please follow, and support their GoFundMe.
@Firedupstiletto
Fired Up Stilettos
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19 Str*ppers were fired from Calendar Girls Wellington for collectively signing an email request asking for negotiations surrounding new percentage reductions for Independent contractors. A right that we are supposed to have as independent contractors. This is our story 💖
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2 years
Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, ēngari taku toa he toa takatini. Our strength does not come from ourselves alone, our strength derives from the many. We mark International Whores' Day & acknowledge Swers who protested across France in 1975 & energised the SWer rights movement.
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5 years
While Dame Catherine is out of the office, I'm retweeting all the pictures of her campaigning for #decrim in South Australia
@SidacC
Sex Industry Decrim Action Committee - SIDAC
5 years
#RT Thanks @sparkkechange for hosting our meet and greet with the Dames and being great supporters of #Decrimsouthaus @JulieBates12 @NZPC_ ☂️
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Āta mārie sex workers waking up in your Level 4 bubbles. We're here for you. Please contact us either here or via our email info @nzpc .org.nz, (or on our other social media, whatever works for you 😊 ) if you need information or support. Kia kaha #TeamOf5Million
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..you can still apply for the 12 week subsidy or Job Seekers Benefit. You don’t have to say that you are a sex worker on your application. NZPC can assist with advice, applications, and referrals to other support agencies. (2/2)
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We continue to push for free access to justice without stigma or discrimination for all sex workers everywhere. We continue to work towards amending S19 of the PRA to reduce the physical and structural violence and harm migrant SWers can experience #IDEVASW
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NZPC is unable to endorse specific businesses. But we appreciate all those venues who refer their workers to us and value our input. This means that we don't "rate", "credit" or "favour" one business over another. We are neutral.
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@NZPC_
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11 months
To all NZ based SWers - we have a number of volunteer projects about to kick off. If you are interested in volunteering time to address media representation, safer sex messaging, and/or SW friendliness in non-SW workplaces - please email us at info @nzpc .org.nz to find out more
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