Desiree Alliance Conference
Executive Director, Deon Haywood, has worked non-stop to further the mission of WWAV taking it to new heights and locations! She delivered the Keynote address at the Desiree Alliance 2010 National Sex Worker Conference “Working Sex: Power, Practice, and Politics” in Las Vegas, Nevada. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUqG_xZ3B6s
“No Justice” Strategy Meeting, New Orleans
On July 22, 2009 WWAV held it's first NO Justice Project city-wide strategy session. We hosted 25 community allies and came togegther to dicuss positions and a plan of action to challenge the Crime Against Nature Statute.
Tulane School Of Public Health Hosts V-Day Foundation Fundraiser
VDay Foundation recently hosted a fundraiser at Tulane School of Public Health with the proceeds benefiting New Orlean's own Women With A Vision.
Condoms And Communication Make Sex So Much Safer
Safer sex is a general term used to describe methods for reducing the chance that you will spread or catch sexually transmitted diseases (STDs, also known as sexually transmitted infections or STIs). The idea is that with a few simple tools and strategies, you can increase safety without sacrificing your sex life. Use condoms The first and best line of defense is to use a latex barrier whenever you have sex (if you have a latex allergy, use polyurethane instead). That means using a condom on the penis or on a sex toy; latex gloves on your hands; and when engaging in ...
Sexual Self Esteem And Body Image
Let's Talk About Sex SEXUAL SELF ESTEEM Sexual self esteem requires a positive, respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence. For sexual health to be attained and maintained, the sexual rights of all persons must be respected, protected and fulfilled. Do you fear close relationships/sexual intimacy? Are you to aggressive or shy? Do you try to hide your feelings from your partner(s)? BODY IMAGE Body image has to do with how one feels about anything physical, from their weight, sin or hair color, height, and the changes that come with aging, to ...
I Am My Sister’s Keeper A Huge Success
Women With A Vision and N'R Peace spear-headed the first conference dedicated to the health and community building of African American lesbians in the city of New Orleans. With speakers throughout the day, a meet and greet mixer, pajama party, and worship service, the women of New Orleans gathered like never before. Stay tuned for next years conference and enjoy the moments we captured from this year.
Our Space Launches
Our Space is a new initiative of Women With A Vision. Its mission is to offer safe, respectful, free of judgment spaces for women and girls impacted by the sex trade and street economies to recognize and develop their goals, dreams and desires. We also hope to use Our Space to foster community building and strategic action within the queer women’s and transgender communities in New Orleans. There are five components to our program: self care, empowerment model, harm reduction, social justice, and popular education. All of our activits are FREE. We receive fuind gfrom private contributions and foundation source to make ...
2008 Program – Women With A Vision And N’R Peace Presents I AM My Sister’s Keeper
N'R PEACE Inc. & Women With A Vision Inc. PRESENTS: "I AM MY SISTER'S KEEPER" 2008 Greetings to Our Women's Health Conference Participants, Women With A Vision Inc. and N'R PEACE are thrilled to host a Women's Health Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. We are having this conference to promote health, wellness and to empower lesbians of color in the south. You can look forward to a variety of workshops with an outstanding selection of speakers. We hope that you have a wonderful time. Hotel New Orleans Convention Center New Orleans, Louisiana December 12-14, 2008 AGENDA Friday, December 12th Afternoon 4:00 pm Registration Registration is $35(includes lunch ...
Sex & Health Education
What Is Harm ReductionHarm reduction is a public health philosophy that seeks to lessen the dangers that...
Condoms And Communication Make Sex So Much Safer
Safer sex is a general term used to describe methods for reducing the chance that...
Sexual Self Esteem And Body Image
Let’s Talk About Sex SEXUAL SELF ESTEEM Sexual self esteem requires a positive,...
Read More Sex And Health Education ArticlesWomen With A Vision Events
Tulane School Of Public Health Hosts V-Day Foundation Fundraiser
VDay Foundation recently hosted a fundraiser at Tulane School of Public Health with...
I Am My Sister’s Keeper A Huge Success
Women With A Vision and N’R Peace spear-headed the first conference dedicated...
2008 Program – Women With A Vision And N’R Peace Presents I AM My Sister’s Keeper
N’R PEACE Inc. & Women With A Vision Inc. PRESENTS: “I AM MY SISTER’S...
Read More Women With A Vision EventsOur Programs
“No Justice” Strategy Meeting, New Orleans
On July 22, 2009 WWAV held it’s first NO Justice Project city-wide strategy session. We hosted 25 community allies and came togegther to dicuss positions and a plan of action to challenge the Crime Against Nature Statute. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "“No Justice” Strategy Meeting, New Orleans", url: "http://wwav-no.org/no-justice-strategy-meeting-new-orleans"... [Read more]
Our Space Launches
Our Space is a new initiative of Women With A Vision. Its mission is to offer safe, respectful, free of judgment spaces for women and girls impacted by the sex trade and street economies to recognize and develop their goals, dreams and desires. We also hope to use Our Space to foster community building and strategic action within the queer women’s... [Read more]
WWAV’s NO Justice ProjectWomen With A Vision and CHAMP’s Project UNSHACKLE joined together in July of 2009 to launch the NO Justice Project to combat the sentencing of women who are sex workers under the 203-yr-old “crimes against humanity” felony-level law. This law requires women to register as sex offenders for the next 10 years, placing ‘sex offender’ on their... [Read more]
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