Graphic of figure with red umbrella. Basis Yorkshire logo. Text reads: "International Sex Worker Day 2025"

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."

Graphic of femme person holding a sign saying "Half a century later, sex workers are still fighting to see the full realisation of this."

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."

Today is International Sex Worker Day!☂️

50 years ago today, over 100 sex workers began an 8-day occupation of Saint-Nizier Church in Lyon.

Half a century later, sex workers are still fighting.

Find out what you can do: buff.ly/q5fVrbs

#ISWD #ISWD25