www.nswp.org
könnt ihr alles über Sexarbeit in der Welt
und über dieses globale grass-root-Netzwerk nachlesen.
Seit 1991 sind hier Prostituierte, Ex-Sexworker und Supporter aus vielen Ländern und Kontinenten vernetzt und aktiv,
um die Rechte und Arbeitsbedingungen von freiwilliger Sexarbeit zu verbessern.

Jetzt gibt es eine Reform von NSWP, die in folgendem Dokument dargestellt wird:
Executive Summary & Recommendations
In May 2007, the Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP) commissioned an
independent review of its governance and organizational structure with the
view to reorganizing into an incorporated non-government organization. The
review was conducted by an consultant who was not a member of the NSWP. A
new way of organizing has been proposed and, in putting forth this model,
it is recognized that it is not perfect and that there are many inherent
complexities. The NSWP appears clear in its desire to move forward and
therefore, recognizes that structuring formally will entail some
compromises. Accordingly, this report presents the NSWP with 19
recommendations for its consideration. The background to each
recommendation is discussed within the report.
1. It is recommended that NSWP formalize its governance, structure and operations.
2. It is recommended that the NSWP be constituted as a membership-based
organization and accordingly, members must agree to and abide by the
NSWP's mission statement and core values.
3. It is recommended that the NSWP commence the process of identifying
potential candidates for President so that the implementation of the new
structure can move quickly once the Board is constituted.
4. At this stage, it is recommended that NSWP address the issue of sex
worker self-determination and representation based on the following
principles. The regions via regional networks will nominate their Board
representatives and, in doing so, they will address the issue of sex
worker representation taking into consideration what makes the most sense
in their region. Sex workers themselves will determine whom they wish to
represent them. The first Executive Committee will ensure that at least
four positions (including the President and Vice President plus three
other members) be sex workers or former sex workers and of course, this
percentage may be increased (if appropriate) over time.
5. As a minimum package, it recommended that the NSWP consider the
following full-time positions as its core staff:
Coordinator
Administrator/Finance officer
Communications Advisor
6. It is recommended that the Coordinator position be ear-marked as a sex
work or former sex worker-dedicated position.
7. It is recommended that the Executive Committee be tasked with
addressing the mission statement as part of broader strategic planning and
it should provide the Board with guidance to ratify both the new mission
statement and strategic plan simultaneous. This task should be completed
within the first year of operation.
8. It is recommended that the NSWP develop a written Code of Practice to
guide the operations of its Board, members and staff and membership of the
NSWP is contingent on agreeing to abide by the Code.
9. It is recommended that the NSWP incorporate in the northern hemisphere.
10. It is recommended that the NSWP retain its name.
11. Once NSWP reaches agreement on the structure, it is recommended that a
constitution be drafted and endorsed immediately.
12. It is recommended that the NSWP develop a Policies and Procedures
Manual to guide the organization in its day-to-day operations.
13. It is recommended that once constituted, (and within the first 12
months) the NSWP should put in place a three to five-year Strategic plan
with annual operational plans.
14. It is recommended that the NSWP include a commitment to capacity
building as a central component of its strategic plan and seek funding and
other opportunities to grow and mentor the next generation of sex worker
leaders and advocates.
15. It is recommended that, in addition to maintaining the web page and
listserv, the NSWP establish an intranet (password locked for members and
staff list only) and that this be used for posting in-house information.
16. It is recommended that the NSWP (subject to funding) explore the use
and capacity of emerging communication technologies as a way of expanding
information access, as well as building capacity in their use.
17. It recommended that, linked to the development of the Strategic Plan
and its implementation, the Board and Executive Committee undertake to
conduct an annual review of their functioning and the operations of the
organization (matched against pre-determined benchmarks). This score card
should be made available to the membership.
18. It is recommended that the NSWP move quickly to ratify these
recommendations and put in place an action plan to implement them.
19. It is recommended that the acting Coordinator remain in place until
funding is secured and a permanent Coordinator is appointed.
20. It is recommended that the NSWP constitute a volunteer co-ordination
committee to oversee the introduction of the report recommendations and to
address the myriad of logistical issues. This committee would remain in
place until the first board is constituted and they would work
hand-in-glove with the volunteer coordinator.
Gründungsphoto 1992

First Board of the Network of Sex Work Projects, celebrating its inagural board meeting with a trip to Robbin Island (Kapstadt, Prison Island of Nelson Mandela).