WORLD OF WHORECRAFT – THE SEX WORK FAIR

WHEN: August 17^th – 11am to 6pm

WHERE: Supermarket opposite S-Bahn Jannowitzbrücke, Holzmarktstraße 66 – Berlin, Germany

Entry: 10 €, reduced 7 €, payable at the door – free entrance for sponsors and participants of the congress

On 17^th of August, a special kind of professional fair will be taking place in Berlin: The World of Whorecraft is hosted by the sex worker-led association BesD and completely organised by sex workers. On this day, we seek to provide visitors with information about the sex work industry and offer further education on the topic in the form of workshops, discussions and lectures.

It is as well an opportunity for networking among sex workers as for people interested in sex work. Advice centres, NGOs, industry-specific service providers, journalists and researchers are also invited on the day of the fair to share their topics or present their goods to sex workers and non-sex workers alike.

Info for Sex Worker

If you took part in the Whore Congress 2019 you have free entry to the World of Whorecraft on the 17^th of August!

In contrast to the congress, where only sex workers are allowed to take part, the fair is open: We offer interested visitors the opportunity to inform themselves personally about the sex work industry and the people working in it, apart from the media reports. Exchange with non-sex workers is therefore not only possible but part of the plan on this day! For those of you who prefer to stay among other sex workers on the day of the fair, there is a cosy, separate sex worker only- area reservated for you guys.

We are looking forward to seeing you!

Info for non-sex workers

Let the (s)experts show you their world – learn more about the background behind sex work as a profession at information stands, workshops, readings and lectures. Find out about the Whores’ Rights Movement and the work of associations such as BesD, Hydra, ragazza or bufas. Inform yourself about the professional, political and social challenges for sex workers in Germany. Find out, which topics are important to us. Get to know the many different work fields in the industry and much more!

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You wonder, if you would be out of place at a sex work fair, because you identify as a feminist? While you don’t believe everything that is written in the media, you secretly think that sex work is always connected to something fishy? You can’t imagine selling sexual services yourself and wonder what goes on in the heads of sex workers? You suspect that people in sex work have problems with their self-esteem? You think free career choice is good, but when you hear sex work, you immediately think of abducted teenagers, coercion and rape? Seize the opportunity to hear sex workers from all possible sectors of the industry speak on those subjects themselves in this special setting. Whether you share small talk, or a cup of coffee – this day may be your best chance to have open conversations with active and former sex workers.

Form your own opinion and talk to us!

Join us!

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Counselling centres, NGOs, sector-specific service providers or companies and organisations otherwise connected to the sex work industry are invited to show their presence at World of Whorecraft 2019. Let us inform the public about our line of work and counteract discrimination against people in sex work – TOGETHER.

You have sex-work specific topics you want to presents in front of your target audience, for example in the form of a presentation or a discussion round? Great! Mail us to: messe@worldofwhorecraft.de

You want to present your company or your goods at an own exhibition stand? We can provide you with at least 10m² of free standing, empty space to design to your own liking! Basic infrastructure (tables, voltage current, lighting technology) is available, simply bring anything else you need with you.

Exhibition stand for non-commercial NGOs and counselling centres: Free of charge / against donation
Exhibition stand for commercial service providers (portals, forums, etc.): min. 200 Euro
Exhibition stand for dealers (sextoys, clothes, etc.): 60- 80 Euro

Do you have more questions? Please contact us at: messe@worldofwhorecraft.de

Schedule

Download the program as PDF here.

Under “Sponsoring” you can read more about how you can support this event and others.

Sponsoring

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The Whore Congress and the World of Whorecraft Sex Work Fair (17^th of August) offer the valuable and rare opportunity for sex workers to connect, educate themselves, exchange knowledge and network amongst each other. Unfortunately many sex workers can’t afford either the travel or ticket costs or can’t afford a loss of earnings … and that’s where you come in!

How can I contribute?

For 90 € you sponsor a “free ticket” in our booking system – precariously working sex workers will be able to apply for those tickets and get the opportunity to enter the congress and the fair for free.
A “free ticket deluxe” for 150 € covers the entrance fee as well as the travel expenses of a sex worker from outside Germany/Berlin.
Big spender? For around 300 € we will be able to finance a workshop at the congress – thereby offering sex workers further access to valuable knowledge!

Your company or your name (with your consent) will be visible online on our sponsors page with your logo and link. Of course you can also promote the sponsoring yourself.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Any questions? Let us know: messe@worldofwhorecraft.de
Maybe you can support us yourself or maybe you know someone to ask.

Thank you very much for your support!

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