The SWOP USA webteam would like to announce the new site dedicated to December 17, the International Day to End Violence Against sex workers. All at SWOP USA are looking forward to receiving information from organizations hosting events worldwide to update the events locations section of the site, news articles about events and issues, photographs, videos, poetry, songs and texts about the day. Materials can be emailed to dec17 [at] swopusa [dot] org or sent directly to the webteam by using the forms available at the site.
This year marked the eighth annual Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, and events all around the world commemorated its importance. In locations from Nova Scotia to Albuquerque, vigils, readings, and marches were held to mark December 17 as a day of remembrance, honor, and community.