Basis of Unity

The Sex Worker’s Outreach Project NYC (SWOP-NYC). You can learn more about the SWOP National Network here.

SWOP-NYC has open meetings once a month for sex workers and our allies.

Closed meetings are held for SWANK only. SWANK is a group of radical, current/former sex workers and sex worker allies who are committed to building community and providing support to sex workers and our allies.

We identify as sex-positive, gender-inclusive, radical, queer-positive, kink and BDSM-friendly, critical of capitalism (though not necessarily anti-capitalist).

We are opposed to and will not tolerate any form of oppression,including but not limited to: stigmatization, stereotyping,homophobia, racism, ageism, sizeism, transphobia, sexism, and patriarchy.

Some our goals include:

• Community-building activities like support groups, dinners, and get-togethers
• Forming alliances with like-minded groups and individuals
• Authoring zines and resource guides
• Eventually establishing a by- and-for-sex-worker health clinic, education center, and safe space
• Reaching out to the community at large by promoting openness and awareness through the arts and presentations to conferences, organizations and more.

More information: Meeting times, listserv, and other FAQs