A brief introduction to the Nordic Model approach to prostitution, a comparison with full decriminalisation, and why the former is preferable. Read More
The Nordic Model vs. Full Decriminalisation
Myths and misinformation about the Nordic Model
Download a handy PDF that rebuts some common myths and misinformation about the Nordic Model. Read More
The Social & Economic Costs of Prostitution & Other Forms of Sexual Exploitation: The Case for Investing in Equality
Social and economic arguments for the Nordic Model approach to prostitution policy and legislation and other interventions to end the impunity of third parties who profit from sexploitation. Read More
New flyers about the Nordic Model
Full references and PDF download for the new ‘What did you want to do when you were growing up?’ flyers. Read More
Power and Control in Prostitution
The Duluth Power and Control Wheel adapted to show the complex interplay of violence, abuse and coercion inherent to prostitution. Read More
Infographics about what REALLY happened in New Zealand after prostitution was decriminalised
Infographics based on a new paper examining the New Zealand government’s studies into the results of decriminalising prostitution. Read More
Second edition of the Nordic Model Now! Handbook for Universities released!
We are thrilled to release the second edition of our popular Handbook for Universities, containing minor updates. Read More
What are we talking about when we talk of the sex industry? booklet
Download a free PDF or buy printed copies of our 48-page A5-sized ‘What are we talking about when we talk of the sex industry?’ booklet. Read More
‘Decriminalisation of the sex trade vs. the Nordic Model: What you need to know’ booklet
Download a free PDF or buy printed copies of our new 32-page A5-sized booklet setting out the pros and cons of full decrim of the sex trade vs. the Nordic Model. Read More
The Short Nordic Model Now! Slideshow
The short Nordic Model Now! slideshow is a fully scripted presentation that provides a brief summary of the impacts of prostitution, showing that is part of a wider systemic problem, and that the Nordic Model approach provides a systemic solution – unlike full decriminalisation which would exacerbate the very problems that we need to solve. We provide downloads of the slideshow (in PowerPoint and PDF formats) and a full script (which can also be used as a handout). Read More
A little something for the men
A few years ago, feminists in Hungary ran a publicity campaign aimed at helping men to understand the harms of prostitution and how the money they pay for sexual access to women and girls drives the whole exploitative system, right up to the sex trafficking of children. The Hungarian women have generously given us permission to use the photo that was central to the campaign and translations of the key messages. We have created postcards and hope they will help start a conversation with men. Read More
New ‘What is the Nordic Model?’ flyers
We have just received the first batch of our new ‘What is the Nordic Model?’ flyers. They are similar to our previous ones but they’ve had a bit of a redesign. They are printed on A4 paper folded over, making four sides of A5. This post provides a sneak preview and references for all the statistics and information shown. Read More
The Nordic Model Now! Slideshow
The Nordic Model Now! slideshow is a fully scripted presentation that activists can download and present to local women’s, community, political, social, church, and similar groups. Read More