The 2110 invites everyone to join Stella in a series of actions in December to denounce violence
against sex workers and to fight for their rights and the recognition of their work. The
criminalization of sex work robs sex workers of the right to security. Security that is much
needed: Stella records more than 60 attacks per year.
The trials of two alleged sex offenders who targeted sex workers starts in December 2009. We
invite you to support the victims by demanding no to impunity towards sex worker related
violence. We call for decriminalization of the sex industry to give workers more control and
safety in their workplaces.
We are counting on you, sex workers and allies, who believe in our mission, to join us for our actions.
Bring a red umbrella if you have one, and your high heels (optional): December 7th
Action to support the 5 sex workers who pressed charges against Giovanni D’Amico:
10am: Demonstration in front of the Montréal courthouse (1 rue Notre-Dame Est).
December 9th Action to support the 3 sex workers who pressed charges against Marco Chevalier: 9am: demonstration in front of the Saint-Hyacinthe courthouse (1550 rue Dessaulles); we will be headed there by bus! (if possible, please RSVP in advance to admin@genderadvocacy.org). The bus will return to Montreal by 12.30 pm.
meet at Stella:
2065 Parthenais street, Suite 404
Montréal, (Québec) Canada
H2K 3T1
A few blocks away from metro Frontenac (corner Ontario). Or take the bus #125 on Ontario.
**PLEASE NOTE that the 2110 will be opening late on December 9th, after the bus returns
from St-Hyacinth. Expect us back between 1 and 1.30 pm -- hopefully, we'll see you on the
bus and at the courthouse!
December 17th
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers:
4pm: The Red Umbrellas March begins at Papineau Metro
6pm: Café Cleopatra and Discussion Panel on violence against sex workers.
Stay for the show afterwards!
Call for Solidarity
Stella calls out for all sex workers to come support and encourage the victims in the process
of denunciations of violence that they have undertaken. You are encouraged to support these
women by sending them your anonymous letters of courage and support. We invite you to
send your letters by email or mail at "Stella - Appel à la solidarité". Your letters will be given to
the victims at the time of their appearance by members of the Stella team and will be shown
during our actions related to these two lawsuits.