Sex Work in ASEAN: Vietnam
Preface: This is the fourth post in Project X’s new series ‘Sex work in ASEAN nations’ – a series designed
July 31, 2023
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Preface: This is the fourth post in Project X’s new series ‘Sex work in ASEAN nations’ – a series designed
TW: Mention of R*pe, Molest, Substance Use The annual celebration of Mother’s Day honours the contributions mothers make in the
In Singapore, certain aspects of sex work remain in the grey area, leaving those in the industry vulnerable to exploitation
Singapore has committed itself to ensuring women’s rights and advancing gender equality in society. Home Affairs and Law Minister Mr
A large body of public health research reports links between doing sex work and a history of trauma/abuse. It also
We note the recent case of OnlyFans content creator, Titus Low, being charged for “transmitting obscene materials by electronic means”,
Modern discourses surrounding sex work and its morality, exploitation and regulation are still viewed in black and white terms and
Sex workers are routinely situated within contexts of petty crimes, manipulation and sexual deviances. Against the backdrop of Covid-19, criminal
“All I wanted to be was a normal girl, with a normal job, and graduate from school, just like a
It’s me, Sherry Sherqueshaa, a researcher and writer for Project X Singapore. I am also the Global Network of Sex
Preface: This is the fourth post in Project X’s new series ‘Sex work in ASEAN nations’ – a series designed
TW: Mention of R*pe, Molest, Substance Use The annual celebration of Mother’s Day honours the contributions mothers make in the
In Singapore, certain aspects of sex work remain in the grey area, leaving those in the industry vulnerable to exploitation
Singapore has committed itself to ensuring women’s rights and advancing gender equality in society. Home Affairs and Law Minister Mr
A large body of public health research reports links between doing sex work and a history of trauma/abuse. It also
We note the recent case of OnlyFans content creator, Titus Low, being charged for “transmitting obscene materials by electronic means”,
Modern discourses surrounding sex work and its morality, exploitation and regulation are still viewed in black and white terms and
Sex workers are routinely situated within contexts of petty crimes, manipulation and sexual deviances. Against the backdrop of Covid-19, criminal
“All I wanted to be was a normal girl, with a normal job, and graduate from school, just like a
It’s me, Sherry Sherqueshaa, a researcher and writer for Project X Singapore. I am also the Global Network of Sex
Preface: This is the fourth post in Project X’s new series ‘Sex
TW: Mention of R*pe, Molest, Substance Use The annual celebration of Mother’s
In Singapore, certain aspects of sex work remain in the grey area,
Singapore has committed itself to ensuring women’s rights and advancing gender equality
A large body of public health research reports links between doing sex
We note the recent case of OnlyFans content creator, Titus Low, being
Modern discourses surrounding sex work and its morality, exploitation and regulation are
Sex workers are routinely situated within contexts of petty crimes, manipulation and
“All I wanted to be was a normal girl, with a normal
It’s me, Sherry Sherqueshaa, a researcher and writer for Project X Singapore.
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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.