Calling all sex workers who'd like to contribute to a conference in June!

[American Kate1]

Hello fellow sex workers! Eve Leddy here in Cork.

I am calling for women or men who might like to write something (on ANY work-related topic) that I could read out at a Sex Conference, or to come along with me!

Maybe some of you have heard that Cork Feminista have recently aligned with the Turn Off the Red Light Campaign (TurnOffRL)? This is frustrating news as TurnOffRL are a group that aim to "end prostitution" and are pushing the Nordic or Swedish model as a change in legislation. For those of you that don't know, this would criminalize the purchasers in the industry: our clients.

The many reasons we would not want the Nordic model were apparently not made known to Cork Feminista: criminalizing inherently adds criminal element and fosters an environment for shadier business practice, we would have fewer clients, our clients would be nervous and negotiations may be rushed, raids would increase, ETC. Criminalization would have the opposite effect on the issue of stopping sex trafficking, which is what TurnOffRL claim to be aiming for.

There seems to be many misconceptions about our work. I have met with a woman from Cork Feminista and have decided to speak at their Sex Conference end of June.

Opinions on this or ANY aspect of the work that you would like to share would be great - it's an important time for us to stand up to protect our livelihood!

Feel free to call or text me - 0867778700 - I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy hooking!

XX Eve Leddy

[Waterfordstud]

Hello fellow sex workers! Eve Leddy here in Cork.

I am calling for women or men who might like to write something (on ANY work-related topic) that I could read out at a Sex Conference, or to come along with me!

Maybe some of you have heard that Cork Feminista have recently aligned with the Turn Off the Red Light Campaign (TurnOffRL)? This is frustrating news as TurnOffRL are a group that aim to "end prostitution" and are pushing the Nordic or Swedish model as a change in legislation. For those of you that don't know, this would criminalize the purchasers in the industry: our clients.

The many reasons we would not want the Nordic model were apparently not made known to Cork Feminista: criminalizing inherently adds criminal element and fosters an environment for shadier business practice, we would have fewer clients, our clients would be nervous and negotiations may be rushed, raids would increase, ETC. Criminalization would have the opposite effect on the issue of stopping sex trafficking, which is what TurnOffRL claim to be aiming for.

There seems to be many misconceptions about our work. I have met with a woman from Cork Feminista and have decided to speak at their Sex Conference end of June.

Opinions on this or ANY aspect of the work that you would like to share would be great - it's an important time for us to stand up to protect our livelihood!

Feel free to call or text me - 0867778700 - I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy hooking!

XX Eve Leddy

A good idea with a new Female Minister for justice in office

[Curvaceous Kate]

Hello fellow sex workers! Eve Leddy here in Cork.

I am calling for women or men who might like to write something (on ANY work-related topic) that I could read out at a Sex Conference, or to come along with me!

Maybe some of you have heard that Cork Feminista have recently aligned with the Turn Off the Red Light Campaign (TurnOffRL)? This is frustrating news as TurnOffRL are a group that aim to "end prostitution" and are pushing the Nordic or Swedish model as a change in legislation. For those of you that don't know, this would criminalize the purchasers in the industry: our clients.

The many reasons we would not want the Nordic model were apparently not made known to Cork Feminista: criminalizing inherently adds criminal element and fosters an environment for shadier business practice, we would have fewer clients, our clients would be nervous and negotiations may be rushed, raids would increase, ETC. Criminalization would have the opposite effect on the issue of stopping sex trafficking, which is what TurnOffRL claim to be aiming for.

There seems to be many misconceptions about our work. I have met with a woman from Cork Feminista and have decided to speak at their Sex Conference end of June.

Opinions on this or ANY aspect of the work that you would like to share would be great - it's an important time for us to stand up to protect our livelihood!

Feel free to call or text me - 0867778700 - I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy hooking!

XX Eve Leddy

Hi, do you have an exact date for the conference and if anyone goes would they be able to stay anonymous or would there be photographers/television there?

Thanks for telling us about this.

[Catriona]

Hi, do you have an exact date for the conference and if anyone goes would they be able to stay anonymous or would there be photographers/television there?

Thanks for telling us about this.

I messaged Eve there - the conference is the 21st and 22nd June and I have offered to join her. From what I know of Cork Feminista, I imagine there wouldn't be photographers/television if we requested for them not to be there for the talk/debate.

[Curvaceous Kate]

I messaged Eve there - the conference is the 21st and 22nd June and I have offered to join her. From what I know of Cork Feminista, I imagine there wouldn't be photographers/television if we requested for them not to be there for the talk/debate.

I am in Cork for those dates, so if it is anon you can count me in. Can you let her know I left her a pm on here please.

[Curvaceous Kate]

I messaged Eve there - the conference is the 21st and 22nd June and I have offered to join her. From what I know of Cork Feminista, I imagine there wouldn't be photographers/television if we requested for them not to be there for the talk/debate.

Not really sure what happened with regards to this meeting, as I did offer to go along and I was in Cork and sent over my submission to be read and never heard anything back. I would have liked to have attended, but nevertheless, I'm glad it went well and that real Escorts are being heard in some small capacity and getting the message across. Well done.

[Catriona]

Not really sure what happened with regards to this meeting, as I did offer to go along and I was in Cork and sent over my submission to be read and never heard anything back. I would have liked to have attended, but nevertheless, I'm glad it went well and that real Escorts are being heard in some small capacity and getting the message across. Well done.

Hi Kate,
I didn't know that and it's a real shame as we would have loved to have had you and read your submission! I think there was a mix up of communication as I thought Eve had been in contact with you!

[Meursault]

Hi, do you have an exact date for the conference and if anyone goes would they be able to stay anonymous or would there be photographers/television there?

Thanks for telling us about this.

hello magazine will be there if you want your photo to be taken and lisa cannon as well

[celticden]

is eve the first escort to go public and keep working aswell ??

[Curvaceous Kate]

hello magazine will be there if you want your photo to be taken and lisa cannon as well

Ummm... No you're okay. I don't read magazines, although I like the writers one and I some times get a digital photography magazine when it's got something in it I'd like to learn about.