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NEWSLETTERS & EVENTS

July 2024 highlights

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, members of New Yorkers for the Equality Model held a virtual press conference with New York State Senator Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan).

Each speaker stressed the urgent need for laws like the Sex Trade Survivors Justice and Equality Act (STSJEA), which aims to end demand for commercial sex by providing stronger penalties for sex buyers and pimps while offering comprehensive services to exploited individuals.

On World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, members of New Yorkers for the Equality Model held a virtual press conference with New York State Senator Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan).

Each speaker stressed the urgent need for laws like the Sex Trade Survivors Justice and Equality Act (STSJEA), which aims to end demand for commercial sex by providing stronger penalties for sex buyers and pimps while offering comprehensive services to exploited individuals.

July 30, 2024

June 2024 highlights

In an op-ed for the New York Daily News, LGBTQ Rights vs. Human Trafficking, survivor leader and NYFEM member Cristian Eduardo debunks the arguments for the full decriminalization of the sex trade and why promoting prostitution as "employment" is a betrayal of the LGBTQ community.

In an op-ed for the New York Daily News, LGBTQ Rights vs. Human Trafficking, survivor leader and NYFEM member Cristian Eduardo debunks the arguments for the full decriminalization of the sex trade and why promoting prostitution as "employment" is a betrayal of the LGBTQ community.

July 1, 2024

May 2024 highlights

Earlier this month, members of New Yorkers for the Equality Model (NYFEM) - alongside state lawmakers and survivors of sex trafficking - convened at the New York State Capitol to advocate for the passage of the Sex Trade Survivors Justice and Equality Act (STSJEA, S1352/A3386).

Earlier this month, members of New Yorkers for the Equality Model (NYFEM) - alongside state lawmakers and survivors of sex trafficking - convened at the New York State Capitol to advocate for the passage of the Sex Trade Survivors Justice and Equality Act (STSJEA, S1352/A3386).

May 30, 2024

April 2024 highlights

New Yorkers for the Equality Model member and survivor leader Melanie Thompson has launched a new limited podcast series, Exit Wound, featuring survivor leaders from New York.

New Yorkers for the Equality Model member and survivor leader Melanie Thompson has launched a new limited podcast series, Exit Wound, featuring survivor leaders from New York.

April 30, 2024

March 2024 highlights

This week, Homeland Security raided several of Sean "Diddy" Combs' residences, reportedly in connection with a sex trafficking investigation. This development comes after several individuals stepped forward accusing P. Diddy of rape, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. One woman, Cassie Ventura, filed a lawsuit against Diddy alleging that he entrapped her for 10 years in a “cycle of abuse, violence, and sex trafficking.”

This week, Homeland Security raided several of Sean "Diddy" Combs' residences, reportedly in connection with a sex trafficking investigation. This development comes after several individuals stepped forward accusing P. Diddy of rape, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. One woman, Cassie Ventura, filed a lawsuit against Diddy alleging that he entrapped her for 10 years in a “cycle of abuse, violence, and sex trafficking.”

March 29, 2024

January 2024 highlights

On January 18th, a coalition of sex trade survivors, advocates and lawmakers, including the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr., called on the New York State Legislature to eliminate the five-year statute of limitations for sex trafficking offenses.

On January 18th, a coalition of sex trade survivors, advocates and lawmakers, including the Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr., called on the New York State Legislature to eliminate the five-year statute of limitations for sex trafficking offenses.

January 31, 2024

November 2023 highlights

Earlier this month, the Department of Justice announced the arrests of three individuals charged with operating an interstate prostitution ring in Massachusetts and Virginia patronized by high tech and pharmaceutical executives, doctors, professors, lawyers, scientists, accountants, elected officials, military officers, and government contractors with security clearances.

Earlier this month, the Department of Justice announced the arrests of three individuals charged with operating an interstate prostitution ring in Massachusetts and Virginia patronized by high tech and pharmaceutical executives, doctors, professors, lawyers, scientists, accountants, elected officials, military officers, and government contractors with security clearances.

November 30, 2023

October 2023 highlights

Meet the faces behind New Yorkers for the Equality Model (NYFEM)! We are a group of New Yorkers - sex trade survivors, direct service providers, and advocates - dedicated to shrinking the exploitative system of prostitution and providing resources to survivors and those wanting to exit the sex trade.

Meet the faces behind New Yorkers for the Equality Model (NYFEM)! We are a group of New Yorkers - sex trade survivors, direct service providers, and advocates - dedicated to shrinking the exploitative system of prostitution and providing resources to survivors and those wanting to exit the sex trade.

October 30, 2023

August 2023 highlights

A coalition representing New Yorkers for the Equality Model held a press conference to draw attention to the surge of prostitution and sex trafficking in New York City. Advocates and sex trade survivors joined forces to hold city leaders accountable for the growing crisis affecting the most vulnerable people of New York City – marginalized Black and brown women, girls, undocumented immigrants, foster care and LGBTQ youth.

 A coalition representing New Yorkers for the Equality Model held a press conference to draw attention to the surge of prostitution and sex trafficking in New York City. Advocates and sex trade survivors joined forces to hold city leaders accountable for the growing crisis affecting the most vulnerable people of New York City – marginalized Black and brown women, girls, undocumented immigrants, foster care and LGBTQ youth.

August 30, 2023

July 2023 highlights

This month, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof sat down with sex trade survivor and New Yorkers for the Equality Model member Melanie Thompson for a conversation about her experiences as a sex trafficked child and her work today as a survivor leader.

This month, New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof sat down with sex trade survivor and New Yorkers for the Equality Model member Melanie Thompson for a conversation about her experiences as a sex trafficked child and her work today as a survivor leader.

July 31, 2023

June 2023 highlights

On June 26th, the governor of Maine signed a bill decriminalizing people in prostitution, the first bill of its kind in the United States. We are thrilled that prostituted people will no longer be criminalized for their own exploitation, and also that Maine strengthens their commitment to holding sex buyers and other exploiters accountable for the harms they inflict.

On June 26th, the governor of Maine signed a bill decriminalizing people in prostitution, the first bill of its kind in the United States. We are thrilled that prostituted people will no longer be criminalized for their own exploitation, and also that Maine strengthens their commitment to holding sex buyers and other exploiters accountable for the harms they inflict.

June 28, 2023

May 2023 highlights

On May 16th, members of New Yorkers for the Equality Model joined dozens of sex trade survivors and allies to advocate for the Sex Trade Survivors Act in front of the Judiciary Committee of the Massachusetts State legislature.

On May 16th, members of New Yorkers for the Equality Model joined dozens of sex trade survivors and allies to advocate for the Sex Trade Survivors Act in front of the Judiciary Committee of the Massachusetts State legislature.

May 30, 2023

April 2023 highlights

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we launched a campaign about the the realities of the sex trade and why consent can't ever be bought. The sex trade's abuse of vulnerability and inherent violence means that a person's "yes" is not free of coercion.

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we launched a campaign about the the realities of the sex trade and why consent can't ever be bought. The sex trade's abuse of vulnerability and inherent violence means that a person's "yes" is not free of coercion.

April 28, 2023

March 2023 highlights

As you learn more about prostitution legislation and the Equality Model, you see that many people fail to make the connection between sex trafficking and the system of prostitution. To strengthen your own understanding of how sex trafficking works – as a vehicle driving people to the prostitution market – please visit our Instagram page below and share the information with your networks!

As you learn more about prostitution legislation and the Equality Model, you see that many people fail to make the connection between sex trafficking and the system of prostitution. To strengthen your own understanding of how sex trafficking works – as a vehicle driving people to the prostitution market – please visit our Instagram page below and share the information with your networks!

March 29, 2023

February 2023 highlights

On February 21st, the New Yorkers for the Equality Model and Human Rights Program at Roosevelt House, Hunter College hosted a special event, A Vision of Justice and Equality for Sex Trade Survivors, where New Yorkers for the Equality Model member Melanie Thompson shared her film "Can Oppression Be Liberation?"

On February 21st, the New Yorkers for the Equality Model and Human Rights Program at Roosevelt House, Hunter College hosted a special event, A Vision of Justice and Equality for Sex Trade Survivors, where New Yorkers for the Equality Model member Melanie Thompson shared her film "Can Oppression Be Liberation?"

February 28, 2023

Webinar: An Overview of Prostitution Legislation from Around the World

A review of the three primary models governing prostitution around the globe including legalization/full decriminalization, criminalization and the Equality Model.

A review of the three primary models governing prostitution around the globe including legalization/full decriminalization, criminalization and the Equality Model.

February 27, 2023

January 2023 highlights

In honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, New Yorkers for the Equality Model will be hosting two special trainings to enhance your understanding of the harms of the sex trade and present legislative solutions for preventing human trafficking.

In honor of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, New Yorkers for the Equality Model will be hosting two special trainings to enhance your understanding of the harms of the sex trade and present legislative solutions for preventing human trafficking.

January 30, 2023

December 2022 highlights

The truth about the sex trade: taking a deeper look a popular narratives

The truth about the sex trade: taking a deeper look a popular narratives

December 21, 2022

November 2022 highlights

This time of year, our calendars are marked full of occasions and holidays - things to celebrate and reminders to give back. November 25th was International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

This time of year, our calendars are marked full of occasions and holidays - things to celebrate and reminders to give back. November 25th was International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

November 29, 2022

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