Coalition of the Determined

In this episode, we learn about the UN and the way the US forced representatives from different countries and organizations to talk to one another.  We learn how global human rights is interconnected and how this coalition of SW’s keep doing their work despite having to work around new rules and a constant changing landscape, but one that is mostly pushing back against Trans people and SW’s.  The discussion highlights the urgent need for activism within the sex worker community, focusing on human rights and the impact of US policies internationally. Links BPPP NJ RUA YAS Store Bees Knees Knee Pads Affiliate Link - 10% off Donate to YAS Work 00:00 Call to Action for Sex Workers 00:28 Introduction to YAS Podcast 00:46 Meet the Hosts 01:27 Introducing the Guests 01:46 Sex Worker Rights Coalition 02:00 Guest Introductions 04:03 Discussing the UPR and UN Work 04:54 Best Practices Policy Project 07:06 Impact of US Policies on Global Sex Work 22:30 Challenges in HIV/AIDS Advocacy 27:21 Creating the UPR Report 37:58 Empowering Sex Workers Through Human Rights 38:42 The Importance of Writing Workshops 39:46 Challenges and Misconceptions in Activism 41:32 Political Engagement in Washington, DC 45:16 Global Advocacy and the United Nations 58:17 The Fight for Decriminalization 01:06:10 Supporting the Movement: How You Can Help 01:12:35 Closing Remarks and Call to Action