June 2023

Thu 1

“Migrant sex workers need increased access to safe migration pathways. However, instead of creating safer migration channels for migrant sex workers, the Australian anti-trafficking response has made it more difficult by increasing border security and implementing stricter visa conditions. Making migration more difficult for migrant sex workers increases vulnerabilities to trafficking. Immigration restrictions impede regular migration for many seeking a better life or working conditions. The Palmero Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children, supplementing the United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organised Crime (the Protocol) highlights the need to discourage the demand that fosters exploitation that leads to trafficking. Increasing immigration scrutiny and reducing legitimate migration pathways in effect, feeds this demand. Increasing access to legal channels for migrant sex workers to independently enter Australia reduces that potential avenue for exploitation.”

1 June 2023 - 2 June 2023

International Whores Day

This is a day for celebration, engagement, reflection and community. Find something near you, or host your own. Lots of online activities too.

March 2024

Sun 3

3 March

International Sex Worker Rights Day

In 2001, over 25,000 sex workers gathered in India for a festival, despite efforts from prohibitionist groups who tried to prevent it taking place by pressuring the government to revoke their permit. The event was organised by Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee, a Calcutta based group that has over 50,000 sex worker members, and members of their communities. Sex worker groups across the world have subsequently celebrated 3 March as International Sex Workers’ Rights Day.

Sun 3

3 March @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Respect Inc ‘Fly In Power’ Film Screening

Queensland QLD, Australia

Respect Inc is having a screening on Fly in Power this Sunday at 1pm. Lunch provided, Q&A with the producer after the film and a statement from AMSWAG. All donations go to AMSWAG. Cash bar. Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1169429? This event is open to sex workers and allies. 性工作者和朋友 성 노동자 및 친구 ผู้ให้บริการทางเพศและพันธมิตร Tickets to this event are FREE, with the option to donate to Scarlet Alliance’s Asian Migrant Sex Worker Advisory Group (AMSWAG) when you book. 免费参加 무료 참석 ถ้าคุณต้องการบริจาคเงินช่วยเหลือเป็นทางเลือก Presented in English and Korean 英语和韩语(没有中文字幕) 영어 및 한국어로 제공 นำเสนอเป็นภาษาอังกฤษและเกาหลี

Fri 8

8 March

International Working Women’s Day

Annual celebration, protest, rallies and events happen around this date.

Wed 27

27 March

SWOP NSW Trans Day of Visibility

Gadigal Land (Sydney)

Picnic and Clothes-Swap for Trans and Gender Diverse Sex Workers. Wed, March 27, 2024. 1-3pm - Alexandria Park.

Sun 31

31 March

Trans Day of Visibility

Trans Day of Visibility is an annual international celebration of trans pride and awareness, recognising trans and gender diverse experiences and achievements!

May 2024

Wed 1

A black and white photo of a march. There is a banner saying "My Body My Business" in the background.

1 May

May Day

May Day is an annual celebration day for rallies and events held by Union peak bodies in most capital cities and regional centers each year.

Days of Significance