4 Things You Can Do to Help End Stigma and Discrimination Against Sex Workers

1st December 2021 Amber Wilson Comment

It’s a sad fact that women who sex work are at a high risk of experiencing violence. In their 2019/2020 impact report National Ugly Mugs stated that they received 991 reports, 41% of these were reports of violence including rape and 23% were stalking and harassment[1]. These statistics give an insight into the high levels … Continue reading 4 Things You Can Do to Help End Stigma and Discrimination Against Sex Workers »

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5 Ways You Can Support Basis

29th November 2021 Amber Wilson Comment

Here at Basis we rely on generous supporters who are willing to dedicate their time, money or resources to help us out. Your donations help us provide the best service possible top the women and young people we support and we’re are so grateful for anyone who decides to support us in anyway. If you’d … Continue reading 5 Ways You Can Support Basis »

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Statement Basis Yorkshire re Managed Approach June 2021

15th June 2021 Amber Wilson Comment

As an organisation Basis remains firmly of the view that the Managed Approach including the Managed Area remains the best way of providing as much safety as possible to sex workers who work on street[1]. For this reason, we are very disappointed with the Councils’ decision to step away from what has been a pioneering … Continue reading Statement Basis Yorkshire re Managed Approach June 2021 »

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Exciting opportunity for consultant to transform health care in Leeds

9th April 2021 Amber Wilson Comment

In partnership with Yorkshire Mesmac, LASSN and Leeds Gate there is an exciting opportunity to be involved in transformational change to health care systems in Leeds. Is this the opportunity you’re looking for to make a real impact for marginalised communities of Leeds? Click on the document below to download the brief. Please email amber.wilson@basisyorkshire.org.uk … Continue reading Exciting opportunity for consultant to transform health care in Leeds »

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Statement Recent Events and Responses to Sarah Everard death

22nd March 2021 Amber Wilson Comment

Firstly, and fore mostly our thoughts are with the family and friends of Sarah as they come to terms with recent events and await the outcome of the trial. We were shocked and saddened to see the police response to her vigil in London on Sat. 12th March which we hoped could have been avoided … Continue reading Statement Recent Events and Responses to Sarah Everard death »

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