“Our reports show that our living and working conditions are worse than ever, and our existence is under constant legislative and societal threat. We demand decriminalization.”

-Antonia Crane

Occupation Red Umbrella: A Nonviolent Action of Civil Disobedience

June 2 is International Whore’s Day, an annual event to commemorate the occupation of the Saint-Nizier church in 1975 where a group of over 100 sex workers occupied the church in France for 8 days in an act of civil disobedience against police violence against sex workers.

Local associations will present how vi0lence against s•x workers converges with intersectional issues related to health, migrant rights, the fight against poverty, etc.

19h00: Refreshments, Lectures, Informal Discussions

20h00: Concert / Out Loud: S•x Work’ Voices (1h)
With Djombo Godess, King Baxter and La C(w)horale.

What is the nature of the violence experienced by s•x workers in Belgium? This discussion will focus on the safety issues faced by s•x workers, including those in irregular administrative situations, and their impact on access to justice and fundamental human rights.

Welcoming the criminal lawyers who acted for UTSOPI in the 2022 Eunice Osayande m*rder trial, we will revisit this tragedy and its key moments.

They will then lead a discussion with the audience, Boysproject, Alias, and UTSOPI.

17h30: Roundtable / Injustices and Insecurities experienced by S•x Workers in Belgium (1h30) With UTSOPI, Espace P, Alias, Isabelle Slaets, and Nathalie Buisseret (Lawyers)