#17daysofaction Dec. 1 - 17
End Violence Against Sex Workers
180 sexworkers murdered since 1990
29 sexworkers were murdered in the last 10 years
29 reports of violence in Leeds of which 1 murder in Leeds
Gemma Scire (CEO Basis) : “ With #17daysofaction, we want to raise awareness of violence against sex workers, street and indoors and seek support for organisations like ourselves working to uphold the rights of sex workers to work and live safely in Leeds. On Dec. 23 2015, Daria Pionko, a sex worker, was murdered in Leeds which makes this year’s event a specifically poignant one for sex workers, our staff and volunteers. This is also why we are advocating for decimalisation of sex work – as this would make sex work safer – as demonstrated so powerfully by the following hard hitting video by Make Mums Safer"
The campaign
We are marking the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers on Dec. 17th 2016, in the form of “#17daysofaction”, running from Dec. 1 – 17! The aim is to raise funds to support activities to prevent or support women that have experienced violence,and to raise awareness inn the community of violence against sex workers. What have we got scheduled?
16th Dec: 7pm – 04:00 All-night Drop – In! & Outreach -Basis Yorkshire (94 North Street)
How can you support us?
Come by the stall at SlungLow or drop off some xmas gifts for us to sell (before Dec. 2!!), come and visit the Art Exhibition Art of Profession - come along to enjoy (or why not buy!) art from various artists from Leeds and beyond on their impressions of sex work – or just enjoy the music!
Staff and volunteers are doing the All Night Outreach in the van but we need your help in raising funds and practical support on the night to keep the van stocked up with sandwiches, cakes, safety alarms and condoms, ready to go! Staff and volunteers will be going out on a 2 hour shift each and we want to help them keep up the good work while having a wide range of treats for the women throughout the night. Drop – in will also be open till midnight. Please come by in the drop-in to drop off snacks or drinks, pack up condoms or otherwise help out out on the evening or
DONATE on ourCampaign Page or text BYSW17 £10 to 70070 to donate £10
Social Media:
Support us with your own “red umbrella” pledge for the #17daysofaction” and share it on Facebook/Twitter.
Follow us on Twitter (@BasisSexWork and @BasisYorkshire) Facebook (BasisYorkshire) for full updates!
Local business/community support:
Various local businesses and organisations will be supporting our event with specific fundraisers, including The Reliance (Dec. 2 and 3) and the Greedy Pig (Dec. 1 – 17) – please pop in for dinner or coffee to show your support for the campaign! If you’d like to support us in any way by holding your own event please get in touch!
