No doubt by now, you’ll be familiar with the traditional discourse around sex work, particularly in Ireland. Sex workers are either poor coerced, trafficked women (and it is ALWAYS women) or we’re clever and manipulative, exploiting others for our own gain. More than anyone, I know how difficult that is to read, when those who have never even met you try to speak to your core as an individual and make all sorts of assumptions, more often than not for their own benefit. These are very difficult times in Ireland, fear is widespread and working conditions under constant threat. Yet still, we remain a very strong community, looking out for one and other. Continue reading Step Up and Help Sex Worker Safety – Laura Lee Blog
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Sex Workers, Know Your Rights – The Laura Lee Blog
With the current climate in the Republic of Ireland, it has never been more important to know where you stand if and when you come into contact with the authorities. At SWAI, we are committed to supporting you in every way we can, so please do get in touch. The following is a summary of your rights and a guide on what to do. Continue reading Sex Workers, Know Your Rights – The Laura Lee Blog
5 Types Of Clients That Sex Workers Hate
In the wake of Laura Lee’s granted right to judicial review of the law that criminalises sex buyers, I thought that a blog about sex work and sex workers is needed. Whether a person would be a prostitute, a pornstar, an escort, a mistress, an erotic masseuse, a gigolo, a master, that person would be providing customer service to his or her client that involves coitus, hence the term ‘sex worker’. Continue reading 5 Types Of Clients That Sex Workers Hate
5 Questions Sex Workers Are Tired Of Hearing
There is a lot of stigma that surrounds the sex industry, and believing the stigma can make it difficult to know about the kind of behaviour that is and isn’t acceptable. If you spend time online talking to sex workers, you’ll quickly learn what is and isn’t okay to say. However, there are still plenty of questions sex workers get asked that they are just fed up of hearing over and over again. Continue reading 5 Questions Sex Workers Are Tired Of Hearing
The Victimisation of Sex Workers – Laura Lee Blog
What’s the difference between the Edinburgh pandas and sex workers? I’ve never known a sex worker yet with a penchant for chowing down on bamboo. Personally, I prefer to apply bamboo liberally to the backsides of Edinburgh’s pillars of society. The real difference is far more sinister, if a member of the public wants to view the Edinburgh pandas, they need to wait, pay and show respect. Sex workers? Lately it seems like it’s a free for all, with respect being the last thing on the voyeur’s mind. Continue reading The Victimisation of Sex Workers – Laura Lee Blog
SWAI Statement on Historic Amnesty Policy
SWAI today, May 26th, welcomes the release of Amnesty International’s Global Policy on Sex Work and groundbreaking research into the impact of criminal laws on sex workers’ rights. Continue reading SWAI Statement on Historic Amnesty Policy
Laura Lee Blog – Sex Workers Alliance Marches on May Day!
May Day is celebrated around Europe as International Workers Day.
A day were we traditionally celebrate workers and demand fair treatment and rights from our employers and governments. Continue reading Laura Lee Blog – Sex Workers Alliance Marches on May Day!
A Letter to You – The Laura Lee Blog
I’ve decided to write a letter to you. You may only recognise yourself in some of what I’m about to say. You may not recognise yourself at all, in which case, thank you friend. I’ve been hugely inspired by Panti Bliss and her wonderful film “Queen of Ireland” on her fight for equal marriage for the LGBT community and I want to acknowledge that. Continue reading A Letter to You – The Laura Lee Blog
Sex Workers Against Criminalisation – Laura Lee Blog
Sex Workers Alliance Ireland (SWAI) call on Minister for Justice not to introduce laws criminalising the purchase of sex. Continue reading Sex Workers Against Criminalisation – Laura Lee Blog
SWAI Press Release 16/9/2015 – Laura Lee
Cabinet approves Bill that will endanger the lives of sex workers –
Sex Workers Alliance Ireland is devastated by news that the Irish Government Cabinet approved the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill which seeks to criminalise the purchase sexual services in Ireland. Continue reading SWAI Press Release 16/9/2015 – Laura Lee