BasisSexwork (formerly Genesis Leeds) provides support, advocacy and information to women involved in, or wishing to leave, indoor and street sex work #decrim
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ALT Graphic: Gradient blue and red background. Large white bold text on top. Basis Yorkshire logo in bottom left corner. Text reads: Stand with sex workers. International Sex Workers Day 2nd June 2026.
ALT Graphic: Gradient blue and red background. Large white bold text on top. Text reads: The History. On the 2nd of June 1975, over 100 sex workers began an 8-day occupation of Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon, France. They demanded an end to stigma, police harassment and child removal. They demanded justice for those who had experienced violence and expressed anger about their criminalised and exploitative living conditions. This day marked the start of an international movement.
ALT Graphic: Gradient blue and red background. Large white bold text on top. Text reads: How can you help? 1. Uplift the voices of sex workers, follow: @decrimnow @scotland4decrim @ecp_org @sexworkhive @nationaluglymugs @leedssxworkercollective 2. Email your MP to decriminalise sex work: DecrimNow have an excellent guide on their website of questions to ask your local MP, find it under VOTE4DECRIM. 3. Follow us! Basis Yorkshire supports sex workers directly, campaigns for better working conditions, and conducts key research to influence policy.
ALT Graphic: Gradient blue and red background. Large white bold text on top. Basis Yorkshire log in bottom left corner. Text reads: Be an Active Ally. International sex workers day 2nd June 2026.
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ALT Text reads, "Vocational Support drop in March 2026. When: Wednesday 25th March Where: Online Who: Led by Sally from Vocational Support Services What: Casual drop in sessions to get help with CV and career planning. Chat for 5 minutes or stay for the full session! More information in Members Area. Sx workers only."
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ALT Decrim Now are hosting a drop-in session in Parliament on the 20th January. This is a vital opportunity for us to lobby MPs to support full decriminalisation and sex workers’ rights. But to make this a success, you need to take action
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ALT Graphic with text: How does it work? 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.
ALT Graphic with text: Every donation made this week will be doubled. Big Give will match your donation. 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.
ALT Graphic with text: £5 becomes £10 £7.50 becomes £15 £10 becomes £20 £20 becomes £40 & so on! 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.
ALT Graphic with text: You must donate via our Big Give campaign page. Support women who rough sleep today. 8th-15th October. Basis Yorkshire logo. Women & Girls Match Fund, Big Give logo.
ALT Bright colours splash across the poster. NUM logo on the left. A bold red shape states, "Sex worker friendly therapist available!" Other text reads, "Sex worker-only London drop-in. 26th September, 3-5pm. Secure location in Waterloo, London. We have snacks drinks, SWISVA support, Painting by Numbers, Food fuelbank vouchers, Free therapy information, Sanitary products, Safe sex supplies. Contact Iona@nationaluglymugs.org for more info location!"
ALT Graphic with Basis Yorkshire and St Martin in the Fields Frontline Network Partner logos. Text reads: Calling all LGBTQ LEEDS based organisations. Do you work with trans women or non-binary people who have or are experiencing homelessness? Leeds Women's Rough Sleeping Census 2025.
ALT Graphic with Basis Yorkshire logo. Text reads: 30th year anniversary!"
ALT Leeds Sexual Health Drop-in at Basis - JULY. WEDNESDAY 2nd WEDNESDAY 9th WEDNESDAY 16th WEDNESDAY 23rd WEDNESDAY 30th Sexual Health Phone 07710304306 You can contact this dedicated number for appointments with Leeds Sexual Health.
ALT Graphic of figure with red umbrella. Basis Yorkshire logo. Text reads: "International Sex Worker Day 2025"
ALT Graphic of Saint-Nizier Church and protest signs and arms in the air. Text reads: "2nd June 1975. Over 100 sex workers began an 8-day occupation of Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon, France. They demanded an end to fines, stigma, and expressed anger about their criminalised and exploitative living conditions."
ALT Graphic of femme person holding a sign saying "Half a century later, sex workers are still fighting to see the full realisation of this."
ALT Graphic with Basis Yorkshire logo and text reading: "What can you do? Speak up. Email your MP why full decrim matters to you and how it will make your community safer. Support. Follow sex worker led organisations, like Decrim Now and the English Collective of Prostitutes."