Supporting Women's Alternatives Network (SWAN Vancouver) Society

Western Canada’s leading provider of rights-based, culturally-specialized service/advocacy for im/migrant sex workers. SWAN also raises awareness about human trafficking through evidence-based myth-busting & educating about ethical ways to help.

Our Mission

To promote the rights of im/migrant women engaged in sex work through front-line service provision and systemic advocacy.

Our Vision

Safety, rights, and freedoms for im/migrant women engaged in sex work.

Our Services

SWAN's services are free, confidential, and offered in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

SWAN welcomes and supports all trans and gender-diverse im/migrant women.

SWAN operates independently from government, law enforcement and faith-based groups.

SWAN is a member of the Global Alliance Against Traffic in Women and the Canadian Alliance for Sex Work Law Reform, and a supporter of the Global Network of Sex Work Projects.