Vancouver, B.C. [June 2, 2014] – On Tuesday, June 3, researchers at the Gender and Sexual Health Initiative (GSHI) of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) and University of British Columbia (UBC) will release a study on the impact of criminalizing sex workers’ clients.
A second report will also be released by Pivot Legal Society, Sex Workers United Against Violence and GSHI, which provides a human rights assessment of the criminalization of clients.
The research is being published in advance of the introduction of proposed legislation from the federal government in response to the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Canada v. Bedford.
Speakers include:
- Dr. Kate Shannon, Gender and Sexual Health Initiative (GSHI) of BC-CfE/UBC
- Katrina Pacey, Litigation Director, Pivot Legal Society
- Kerry Porth, Chair of Board of Directors, Pivot Legal Society
- DJ Joe and Chili Bean, Sex Workers United Against Violence (SWUAV)
| What: | Sex Worker Safety Study and Human Rights Analysis |
| Where: | SFU Harbour Centre 515 West Hastings St. Room 1410 (Joseph and Rosalie Segal Centre) |
| When: | Tuesday, June 3 10:00am – 11:00am |
Note: Interviews will also be available following the press conference.
For additional information, please contact:
Kevin Hollett, BC-CfE
Phone: 604-682-2344 ext. 66536
Mobile: 778-848-3420
Email: khollett@bccfe.ca
Shadi Elien, Pivot Legal Society
Phone: 604-671-0212
Email: shadielien@gmail.com