Archive for May, 2008

Who’s Trafficked?

« 21 May 2008 | 12:55 | general | No Comments »

This is part of a series of articles written by Melissa Ditmore for RH Reality Check about the differences between trafficking and consensual sex work. Text is below, but please check out the article at http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2008/05/16/whos-trafficked.
Who’s Trafficked?
Melissa Ditmore on May 19, 2008 - 8:00am
In my first contribution to RH Reality Check, I tried to [...]



Sex Work vs. Trafficking: Understanding the Difference

« 13 May 2008 | 14:59 | general | No Comments »

Sex Work vs. Trafficking: Understanding the Difference
By Melissa Ditmore, RH Reality Check
Posted on May 10, 2008, Printed on May 12, 2008
http://www.alternet.org/story/84987/
Originally posted at RH Reality Check.
Even those who mean well sometimes confuse the human rights abuse of trafficking in persons with the human occupation of prostitution, or sex work. It’s understandable because of the history [...]



Get Platforms: DIY Alarm Kits at “The Audacity of Desperation” Exhibition

« 7 May 2008 | 15:07 | exhibitions, general | No Comments »

The Audacity of Desperation is an art exhibition, political action, and on-going dialogue. This show confronts, expresses and unravels states of desperation. Artworks by activists, artists, enthusiasts, and very concerned people, are made in editions of 100 with the intention of free distribution to audiences. In this way, these artworks will be activated outside of [...]