Decriminalization in New Zealand

About this episode

The episode discusses the decriminalization of sex work in New Zealand and features insights from NZPC leaders Catherine Healy and Annah Pickering.

New Zealand became the first country to decriminalize sex work in 2003. NZPC leaders Catherine Healy and Annah Pickering tell the story of how it happened—and what came after. For more information, including a complete list of sources visit our website. You can buy Taking the Crime Out of Sex Work here . And learn more about NZPC here. We'd like to thank our Season sponsors M e g a P e r s o n a l s, Assembly Four, Tryst, A Great Idea, and the New Moon Network. The Oldest Profession Podcast is produced by Old Pros , a non-profit media organization that uses storytelling to advocate for sex worker rights. If you value our mission, please consider making a tax deductible donation. To learn more visit us at oldprosonline.org , which is also where you can get Old Pros t-shirts, sweatshirts, totes, stickers, and more. Of course, proceeds from our shop support our work at Old Pros.

People in this episode

Host: Old Pros

Guests: Catherine Healy, Annah Pickering

Topics covered

• decriminalization
• sex work
• New Zealand
• advocacy
• history

Keywords

• New Zealand
• decriminalization
• sex work
• NZPC
• advocacy

Sponsors

M e g a P e r s o n a l s, Assembly Four, Tryst, A Great Idea, New Moon Network

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NZPC

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