Let's talk about sex work - 3 day event in St. John's

The Bedford case and changes made to Canadaâ??s prostitutions laws (formerly bill C-36) have sparked new discussions about sex work. Recent reports that several sex workers in St. John's have been raped have also pushed some to reconsider old notions. The Department of Gender Studies believes that it is important to encourage informed conversations about sex work. It is in this spirit, that we will host a three-day event, Sex Work: Soliciting Reflections (March 5th, 6th, and 7th 2015). This event will contribute to ongoing community dialogues through a series of activities with a "town-hall" feel. It will create a space where university students and faculty as well as members of the St. Johnâ??s community can gather to learn about the realities of sex work, challenge old assumptions, and participate in collective reflection.

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#letstalksexwork

Thursday, March 5th

Keynote Address - Dr. Emily van der Meulen
"Advancing a Sex-Work-is-Work Paradigm"
MUN, EN 2040 - 7PM

Friday, March 6th

Critical Viewing of "Buying Sex", moderated by Morgan Page and followed by Student Presentations
MUN, EN 1054 - 12-3PM

Films Screening, moderated by Dr. Emily van der Meulen
Films by and with sex workers, including "Scarlet Road: A Sex Workers' Journey"
ROCKET ROOM - 7PM

Saturday, March 7th
Community Day
Morgan Page - "SWERF & TERF"
Community Panel and Discussion
Marguerite's Place - 1-5:30PM

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Link to Evening Telegram story:

[url]http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2015-03-06/article-4067016/Let%26rsquo%3Bs-talk-about-sex-work/1[/url]

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