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December 17th: U.S. Events For International Day To End Violence Against Sex Workers

photo via Reluctant Femme
photo via Reluctant Femme

This Wednesday, December 17th is the International Day To End Violence Against Sex Workers. You can read about its history here. We’ve gathered a list of U.S.-based events for our readers. Here is the list maintained by SWOP. Here’s a list for events in Europe and Central Asia.

This list is organized alphabetically by city. All events are on Wednesday, December 17, unless noted. If we’ve missed one in your area, please alert us in the comments and we’ll add it.

Albuquerque

6 p.m.-8 p.m.
149 Jackson NE, then walk to 4012 Central SE

Austin

End Violence Against Sex Workers Vigil
7 p.m.-9:15 p.m. CST
Republic Square
Guadalupe and 4th St.

Post-Vigil Music and Art Event
9:30 p.m. CST
Chain Drive
84 East Avenue, Austin, TX 78701

Baltimore

International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers
7 p.m.-10 p.m. EST; RSVP to event for location

Chicago

March to End Violence Against Sex Workers
5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. CST
Harold Washington Library
400 S State St, Chicago, IL, Chicago, Illinois 60605

Annual Chicago Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers Vigil & Celebration of Resilience
7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. CST
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
800 S Halsted St, Chicago, Illinois 60607

Denver

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
7 p.m. MST
Sixth Avenue United Church of Christ
3250 E 6th Ave, Denver, Colorado 80206

Las Vegas

Candlelight Vigil and March to End Violence Against Sex Workers
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. PST
401 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas NV 89104

Los Angeles

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. PST
Plummer Park 7737 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood

New Brunswick

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers

6:00pm-8:30pm EST
Christ Church
5 Paterson St, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901

New Orleans

December 17th—International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers 2014 in New Orleans
4 p.m. CST
Canal and Bourbon

New York

NYC—International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
6 p.m.-8 p.m. EST
147 West 24th Street New York, NY

Oakland

Fight Evictions on Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers!
12:30 p.m. PST
Oakland City Hall
1 Frank H Ogawa Plz, Oakland, California 94612

Philadelphia

International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. EST
William Way Community Center
1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107

Portland, OR

Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
5:30 p.m. PST
Red and Black Cafe
400 SE 12th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97214

Sacramento

Dec 17th March and Vigil
4:45 p.m. PST—West Steps of the California State Capital
5:00 p.m. Vigil will begin with a march and ceremony to follow

Seattle

Vigil for the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
6:30 p.m. PST meet up, 7pm procession, 8:30 vigil
The Merchant Cafe
109 Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98104

Shreveport

Int’l Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers—Shreveport & Bossier City
6 p.m. CST
Caddo Parish Courthouse
501 Texas St, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101

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