History: December 17 (#4)

History: December 17 (#4)
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December 17, 2003 Sex work rights activists establish December 17 (or "D17") as International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers to memorialize victims of a serial killer who targeted prostitutes, and highlight State violence against sex workers by police and others.

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On December 17, in the year 2003: Sex work rights activists establish December 17 (or "D 17") as International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers to memorialize victims of a serial killer who targeted prostitutes, and highlight State violence against sex workers by police and others. The International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers is observed annually on 17 December by sex workers, their clientele, friends, families and allies.

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Why December 17, 2003 matters: Sex work rights activists establish December 17 (or "D17 ") as International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers to memorialize victims of a serial killer who targeted prostitutes, and highlight State violence against sex workers by police and others. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: December 17, 2003 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions whi le reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Sex work rights activists establish December 17 (or "D17") as International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers to memorialize victims of a serial killer who targeted prostitutes, and highlight State violence against sex workers by police and others. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Day_to_End_Violence_Against_Sex_Workers (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)