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A union representing Edinburgh's sex workers has said plans which could see the capital's strip clubs shut would discriminate against women. Picture: Lisa Ferguson




'Not Equal Not Safe' Vigil at the Scottish Parliament



Wednesday November 25th is International Day to End Violence Against Women. Join Scot-Pep at the Scottish Parliament at 4pm to hold a socially-distanced vigil.

We want to tell MSPs that the criminalisation of sex work fuels violence against women who sell sex.



Scottish Government policy means that sex workers are #NotEqualNotSafe, and proposals to introduce the criminalisation of clients will only worsen sex workers’ vulnerability to violence and harm. No woman is safe until sex workers are safe. Decriminalisation now.

Sex workers threaten legal fight to save venues

Davy Thompson, Campaign Director, White Ribbon Scotland

Men must play their part in stopping violence against women – Davy Thompson

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