Tuesday 8 June 2021

Event - New Perceptions of the Oldest Profession (18+)

New Perceptions of the Oldest Profession

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers 2021

Borrow a Living, Breathing Book at Pearl Cove Library

As a part of our year of Human Living Libraries events, Pearl Cove Library invites adults to join us in sharing a conversation (or two) with a sex worker for the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (IDEVASW). IDEVASW started on 17th December 2003 as a memorial and vigil for the victims of the Green State Killer and calls attention to the hate crimes committed against sex workers around the globe.

Six human 'books' will be available for you to borrow for a conversation with a wide range of experiences and identities including gender diverse persons, mothers, students, and activists. Sex work is almost as glamourised as it is stigmatised, so come ready to challenge your perceptions of workers and the industry. You will receive a glass of bubbles at the opening ceremony to toast to the lives of sex workers lost to violence each year.

🔞 This event is strictly 18+ 🔞

⚠ Guests are advised that sensitive topics such as physical abuse, rape, and murder will be discussed in a non-gratuitous manner ⚠

🆔 ID must be shown upon entry with your ticket 🆔

When?

Thursday 16th December

4:30pm-8:30pm

Where?

The Pearl Room

Enter through Pearl Cove Library Foyer

♿ Fully wheelchair accessible ♿

🌂 Follow the red umbrellas! 🌂

Booking

Tickets: $10

Please ensure the name on your ticket matches your ID

Advance booking is essential as places are limited to the first 35 guests

Click the link below or visit the library to secure your ticket!

What to bring

🎫 Your ticket 🎫

🆔 A valid ID 🆔

🧠 An open mind 🧠

We look forward to seeing you!

Find out more about Human Living Libraries here.

Learn more about International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers here.

Can't attend but want to know more? Check out how NSW Sex Workers Outreach Project is helping workers stay safe and donate if you can!

For further information or if you have any questions:

Visit us at Pearl Cove Library

Email us at events@pearlcovelibrary.com

Call the library events hotline on 02 7010 5005

Claire Riley

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