Trigger Warning: Graphic depictions of abuse and non-consensual sexual acts An official selection for the Un Certain Regard competition
TW: Mention of Biphobia, Transphobia When most people think of sex workers, they envision a woman in tall heels, scantily
1.1 History of Bugis Street: Bugis Street is often touted as one of the many go to places in Singapore
Preface: This is the third post in Project X’s new series ‘Sex work in ASEAN nations’ – a series designed
Trigger Warning: Depictions of r*pe, Sexual Assault, Slurs, Transphobia Yonfan’s Bugis Street is an iconic cornerstone of Singapore’s queer
Preface: This is the second post in Project X’s new series ‘Sex work in ASEAN nations’ – a series designed
Trigger Warning: Violence, R*pe GEYLANG is a Singaporean film, produced and directed by Boi Kwong. The film features
Sex Work in ASEAN Nations – Thailand Preface: This is the first post in Project X’s new series ‘Sex work
This 31st March, the world commemorates Transgender Day of Visibility. While Transgender Day of Remembrance honours the memory of transgender
The rise of femme-centered ‘wellness’ brands coupled with the changing attitudes of Singaporeans about sex, indicates that sexual liberation is
Trigger Warning: Graphic depictions of abuse and non-consensual sexual acts An official selection for the Un Certain Regard competition
TW: Mention of Biphobia, Transphobia When most people think of sex workers, they envision a woman in tall heels, scantily
1.1 History of Bugis Street: Bugis Street is often touted as one of the many go to places in Singapore
Preface: This is the third post in Project X’s new series ‘Sex work in ASEAN nations’ – a series designed
Trigger Warning: Depictions of r*pe, Sexual Assault, Slurs, Transphobia Yonfan’s Bugis Street is an iconic cornerstone of Singapore’s queer
Preface: This is the second post in Project X’s new series ‘Sex work in ASEAN nations’ – a series designed
Trigger Warning: Violence, R*pe GEYLANG is a Singaporean film, produced and directed by Boi Kwong. The film features
Sex Work in ASEAN Nations – Thailand Preface: This is the first post in Project X’s new series ‘Sex work
This 31st March, the world commemorates Transgender Day of Visibility. While Transgender Day of Remembrance honours the memory of transgender
The rise of femme-centered ‘wellness’ brands coupled with the changing attitudes of Singaporeans about sex, indicates that sexual liberation is
Trigger Warning: Graphic depictions of abuse and non-consensual sexual acts An
TW: Mention of Biphobia, Transphobia When most people think of sex workers,
1.1 History of Bugis Street: Bugis Street is often touted as one
Preface: This is the third post in Project X’s new series ‘Sex
Trigger Warning: Depictions of r*pe, Sexual Assault, Slurs, Transphobia Yonfan’s Bugis
Preface: This is the second post in Project X’s new series ‘Sex
Trigger Warning: Violence, R*pe GEYLANG is a Singaporean film, produced
Sex Work in ASEAN Nations – Thailand Preface: This is the first
This 31st March, the world commemorates Transgender Day of Visibility. While Transgender
The rise of femme-centered ‘wellness’ brands coupled with the changing attitudes of
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Vanessa has been full-time with Project X since 2011, and as a result, has had many opportunities to meet and connect with sex workers in Singapore and around the world. Under her leadership, the organisation has grown from a small group of volunteers to one where there are three paid staff and a team of over 60 volunteers. Correspondingly, she has increased the annual operating budget of the organization five times, and is now recognized as the leading organization that empowers and assists women in the sex industry.
Vanessa has written and spoken extensively about sex work, human trafficking, rape culture, and LGBTQ rights in Singapore. She believes that if people can speak about sex, gender and sexuality in open and in non-judgmental ways, society will become a safer place for everyone.
Vanessa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Warwick, and a Masters Degree in Gender, Society and Representation from University College London.
