Just a reminder that our candlelight vigil for #D-17 is happening in two days. ❤️☂️🕯️

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🗓️ #December2025 #Events 🧵 🇨🇦 #Canada (ON) 🌐 #Online 🏷️ #D17 #IDEVASW 👠 #SexWork Virtual candlelight vigil for #InternationalDayToEndViolenceAgainstSexWorkers 🗓️ Wenesday 17th 🕛 12:00–12:30 EST / 🕔 17:00–17:30 UTC 📍 N/A (online, Zoom) 🌐 Meeting: yorku.zoom.us/j/9307892877...

(1/6) Please join the Critical Trafficking and Sex Work Studies Research Cluster (at York University: www.yorku.ca/cfr/traffick...) for a candlelight vigil on December 17, 2025, from 12-12:30 PM EST in recognition of the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

(1/4) Pre-university course for women! "Making the Impossible, Possible" is a 12-week bridging course open to (all) 20+ women and femme persons interested in attending York University.

(1/4) December 17 marks the annual global event titled the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

(1/6) #beyondtheinterface, occurring from October 17 to 19, 2024, proved a great success. The event was an unforgettable meeting of academics, activists, and members of the sex working community from around the globe.

(1/5) The Vice-President Research & Innovation Scholarly Events and Outreach Fund, York University’s LAPS Studies Research Events Fund, OPIRG York (www.opirgyork.org), The Jack and Mae Nathanson Centre (nathanson.osgoode.yorku.ca), the York Centre for Asian Research (www.yorku.ca/research/ycar/),

(1/6) #beyondtheinterface officially begins on Oct. 17, 2024! We are hosting wellness hours on October 17 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm EST, October 18 from 4:55 to 5:55 pm EST, and October 19 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm EST. Our wellness hosts are Dr. Lauren Casey (www.laurencasey.com/coaching) and Arlene Pitts.

(1/4) #BeyondtheInterface officially begins October 17! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...

(1/12) #BeyondtheInterface officially begins October 17! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...

(1/14) #BeyondtheInterface officially begins October 17! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...

(1/8) #BeyondtheInterface officially begins October 17! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...

(1/4) #beyondtheinterface officially begins on October 17, 2024! Following the opening ceremony is a presentation from our keynote, Gabriella Garcia (11 am to 12 pm EST with a 15-minute Q and A from 12 to 12:15 pm EST).

(1/3) #beyondtheinterface officially begins on October 17, 2024.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS SOON! #beyondtheinterface’s early bird special ends tomorrow at 12 pm EST. $5 for students and $20 for general admission. Get your tickets now! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the... #beyondtheinterface, #sexwork, #sextech, #conference, #earlybird

(1/3) URGENT! ACTION REQUIRED! We are thrilled by the overwhelming interest in #beyondtheinterface, and we can’t wait to share this incredible event with you!

(1/5) #beyondtheinterface is being hosted through the Critical Trafficking and Sex Work Studies Research Cluster (at York University).

#sexwork, #sexworkerquotes, #sexworkervoices, #georginabeyer

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(1/3) Dr. Maya Angelou- memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist- was a sex worker. Her book, “Gather Together in My Name” (1974), is all about her sex working past.

(1/6) REGISTRATION OPEN! The Critical Trafficking and Sex Work Studies Research Cluster is excited to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming virtual conference, #beyondtheinterface.

See the following article for more on the whitewashing of queer liberation: www.beaconbroadside.com/broadside/20... #sexwork, #sexworkerquotes, #sylviarivera, #neverforget, #radicalvisibility

See the following article for more on the erasure of BIPOC trans sex workers from Stonewall and other riots: www.beaconbroadside.com/broadside/20... . #sexwork, #sexworkerquotes, #marshapjohnson, #neverforget, #humanrightsforall

(1/3) REMINDER: A course for students 20+ starting soon! The School of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies (one of #beyondtheinterface’s sponsors) has developed a low-barrier bridging course in sexuality studies at York University.

(1/5) What is the difference between decriminalization and legalization? Sex workers’ rights activists call for the full decriminalization, and not the legalization, of sex work.

(1/6) What is the difference between victimization and agency? The answer is simple: sex workers aren’t victims. They exert control over their life circumstances.

(1/7) Did you know sex work is NOT sex trafficking?!?!

(1/5) A course for students 20+ is now open for registration! The School of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies (one of #beyondtheinterface ‘s sponsors) has developed a low-barrier bridging course in sexuality studies at York University.

(1/4) Did you know sex workers consider the term “prostitution” derogatory?

(1/6) Academia is dirty!

(1/6) Sex workers are some of the most marginalized people worldwide. Current technologies have brought new and expanding elements to the sex work industry. Yet, there is little information on critical issues surrounding sex work and sextech.

(1/5) It’s official! #beyondtheinterface- THE conference looking at sex work, sextech, and society- has closed its Call for Papers! Thank you to all who applied.

Only a few more days to submit abstract proposals to our upcoming conference! CFP: "Beyond the Interface: Critical Perspectives of Sex Work and Sextech" Abstracts (300-words) with bios (100-words) are due June 30th, 2024. Please email them to [email protected] #sextech #sexwork

"Beyond the Interface: Critical Perspectives of Sex Work and Sextech" Conference. Please send abstracts (300-words) with bios (100-words) by June 30th, 2024 to [email protected]. For more info go to yorku.ca/cfr/traffick... #sextech #sexwork #knowledgemobilization