We Move Forward: Diverse Perspectives on Sex Work

We Move Forward: Diverse Perspectives on S*x Work updated their website address.

The conference is over but the work has just begun! Want to join the working group to help us move forward some of the ideas that we heard? Sign-up on the website at: https://wemoveforward.eventcreate.com

We Move Forward: Diverse Perspectives on S*x Work | October 07, 2019 This event has past. Sign-up to join the working group.

We’d like you to meet another awesome member of our Executive Advisory Board, who has worked to drive the planning of this conference. This is Jessica. She says, “S*x work is real work, we need to have protections under the law, not prosecution. Getting to know other people who feel the same way has been exhilarating. I look forward to seeing y'all at the conference!” We appreciate everything that Jessica has brought to the planning for this conference and we are excited for you to hear her important perspective! Click on "Get Tickets" button below to register.

As our conference approaches, we’d like to introduce you to members of our Executive Advisory Board who have driven the planning of this conference. This is Tonille Tyrori Turner. She says, “I joined We Move Forward: Diverse Perspectives on S*x Work to advocate for the millennial generation, to be a part of the voices that make changes within the cultural landscape of systemic discrimination towards transgender individuals — most importantly: healthcare, discrimination, job opportunities, housing, homelessness, families, and the list goes on.” We are incredibly grateful to Ms. Turner for her willingness to share her time, experiences and expertise. We are certain that the conference will be better because of it. Click on "Get Tickets" button below to register.

There are many viewpoints in the decriminalization conversation, each with their own rationale and reasoning. In this morally and politically charged discussion, we, as public health professionals, want to highlight arguments focused on the health and safety of people within the s*x trade. We want to help vulnerable people, not judge them. We Move Forward: Diverse Perspectives in S*x Work is a place for us to discuss these important nuances of policy that focus on the well-being of those most vulnerable, discussions that bring in diverse viewpoints and perspectives on these issues so that we have a holistic and deep conversation. Attendance is free, click our event link below to register and find out more.

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As the country prepares for the next democratic presidential debate, we're excited that a few of the candidates are beginning to explore the need for a different approach to responding to transactional s*x, one that aligns more closely with public health principles. We're even more excited to announce an opportunity to explore the complexities of this topic here in Houston!! We Move Forward: Diverse Perspectives in S*x Work will bring together individuals with lived experience and other experts in academia, service provision, and policymaking to identify the community's needs and develop plans that promote positive health and safety outcomes for all. Check out our event link for more information and to reserve your seats!

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