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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

(1/6) Please join the Critical Trafficking and Sex Work Studies Research Cluster (at York University: www.yorku.ca/cfr/traffick...) for a candlelight vigil on December 17, 2025, from 12-12:30 PM EST in recognition of the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

The Critical Trafficking and Sex Work Studies Research Cluster's infographic for its candlelight vigil for the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. The image features lit candles, a red umbrella (the international symbol for sex workers' rights), and forget-me-nots. The image also has the date and time of the event.

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

(1/4) Pre-university course for women! "Making the Impossible, Possible" is a 12-week bridging course open to (all) 20+ women and femme persons interested in attending York University.

Poster courtesy of York University's Bridging Program for Women

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

(1/4) December 17 marks the annual global event titled the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 21/10/2024

(1/6) #beyondtheinterface, occurring from October 17 to 19, 2024, proved a great success. The event was an unforgettable meeting of academics, activists, and members of the sex working community from around the globe.

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 16/10/2024

(1/5) The Vice-President Research & Innovation Scholarly Events and Outreach Fund, York University’s LAPS Studies Research Events Fund, OPIRG York (www.opirgyork.org), The Jack and Mae Nathanson Centre (nathanson.osgoode.yorku.ca), the York Centre for Asian Research (www.yorku.ca/research/ycar/),

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 16/10/2024

(1/6) #beyondtheinterface officially begins on Oct. 17, 2024! We are hosting wellness hours on October 17 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm EST, October 18 from 4:55 to 5:55 pm EST, and October 19 from 4:30 to 5:30 pm EST. Our wellness hosts are Dr. Lauren Casey (www.laurencasey.com/coaching) and Arlene Pitts.

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

(1/4) #BeyondtheInterface officially begins October 17! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

(1/12) #BeyondtheInterface officially begins October 17! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

(1/14) #BeyondtheInterface officially begins October 17! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 15/10/2024

(1/8) #BeyondtheInterface officially begins October 17! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the...

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

(1/4) #beyondtheinterface officially begins on October 17, 2024! Following the opening ceremony is a presentation from our keynote, Gabriella Garcia (11 am to 12 pm EST with a 15-minute Q and A from 12 to 12:15 pm EST).

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ENDS SOON! #beyondtheinterface’s early bird special ends tomorrow at 12 pm EST. $5 for students and $20 for general admission. Get your tickets now! Click here to register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/beyond-the... #beyondtheinterface, #sexwork, #sextech, #conference, #earlybird

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 24/09/2024

(1/5) #beyondtheinterface is being hosted through the Critical Trafficking and Sex Work Studies Research Cluster (at York University).

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 19/09/2024

(1/3) Dr. Maya Angelou- memoirist, poet, and civil rights activist- was a sex worker. Her book, “Gather Together in My Name” (1974), is all about her sex working past.

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

(1/6) REGISTRATION OPEN! The Critical Trafficking and Sex Work Studies Research Cluster is excited to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming virtual conference, #beyondtheinterface.

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 13/09/2024

See the following article for more on the whitewashing of queer liberation: www.beaconbroadside.com/broadside/20... #sexwork, #sexworkerquotes, #sylviarivera, #neverforget, #radicalvisibility

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 13/09/2024

See the following article for more on the erasure of BIPOC trans sex workers from Stonewall and other riots: www.beaconbroadside.com/broadside/20... . #sexwork, #sexworkerquotes, #marshapjohnson, #neverforget, #humanrightsforall

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 29/08/2024

(1/5) What is the difference between decriminalization and legalization? Sex workers’ rights activists call for the full decriminalization, and not the legalization, of sex work.

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 23/08/2024

(1/6) What is the difference between victimization and agency? The answer is simple: sex workers aren’t victims. They exert control over their life circumstances.

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 21/08/2024

(1/7) Did you know sex work is NOT sex trafficking?!?!

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 11/08/2024

(1/5) A course for students 20+ is now open for registration! The School of Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies (one of #beyondtheinterface ‘s sponsors) has developed a low-barrier bridging course in sexuality studies at York University.

The infographic for the sexuality studies bridging course at York University. Image courtesy of the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies (additions include highlighting pertinent course information in multiple colours). The graphic contains course details, the Pride flag, and individuals of various genders, ages, sexualities, and ethnicities.

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

(1/4) Did you know sex workers consider the term “prostitution” derogatory?

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 25/07/2024

(1/6) Sex workers are some of the most marginalized people worldwide. Current technologies have brought new and expanding elements to the sex work industry. Yet, there is little information on critical issues surrounding sex work and sextech.

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 20/07/2024

(5/5) Save The Date for October because this’ll be an STD you’ll actually want to catch! #beyondtheinterface, #sextech, #sexworkstudies, #sexwork

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 27/06/2024

Only a few more days to submit abstract proposals to our upcoming conference! CFP: "Beyond the Interface: Critical Perspectives of Sex Work and Sextech" Abstracts (300-words) with bios (100-words) are due June 30th, 2024. Please email them to kcherri@yorku.ca #sextech #sexwork

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Beyond the Interface Conference @interface-2024.bsky.social · 15/05/2024

"Beyond the Interface: Critical Perspectives of Sex Work and Sextech" Conference. Please send abstracts (300-words) with bios (100-words) by June 30th, 2024 to kcherri@yorku.ca. For more info go to yorku.ca/cfr/traffick... #sextech #sexwork #knowledgemobilization

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