CUPE BC WEBINAR
Sex Work 101: Destigmatizing Sex Work & Working in Solidarity
March 5, 2025
PACE Society’ Sex Work 101: Destigmatizing sex work and working in solidarity’, will provide an overview of what sex work is, what it isn’t, and why people get into it. It will review myths and facts about sex work, examine the law in detail, look at current legal challenges and why sex workers need decriminalization. During the webinar, the presenter will also debunk the conflation of human trafficking and sex work, discuss stigma and ways to counteract it, best practices for front line workers, history and current situation with police, and what unions can do to help remove obstacles to sex worker’s inclusion in the labour movement.
Sex Work 101: Destigmatizing Sex Work and Working in Solidarity
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
6:00 – 9:00 pm PST with breaks
Webinar Registration Link: Click here
This event is being organized by the CUPE BC Women’s and Gender Rights Committee in partnership with PACE Society. It will be held in webinar format with breaks throughout.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Kit is a queer, non-binary, multiply disabled anti-zionist jewish settler originally from Treaty 7 Territory in aka Calgary. They have been with PACE since 2017 in a variety of roles and are currently the Community Co-executive director.
SAFETY REMINDER & OMBUDSPERSON CONTACT
CUPE BC is committed to creating a union that is inclusive, welcoming, and free from harassment, discrimination and all types of bullying and intimidation. For this web event, an Ombudsperson has been designated to provide support for members to ensure their safety during and afterwards. Member attendees are encouraged to reach out for confidential, one-on-one support from the ombudsperson. Contact information will be circulated at the beginning of the webinar.