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Supporting Harm Reduction through Covid-19 — with Mebrat Beyene (Video)

Resource type
Date created
2020-11-06
Authors/Contributors
Author: Johal, Am
Author: Paige Smith
Author: Kathy Feng
Author: Alex Abahmed
Abstract
Mebrat speaks to new WISH initiatives, such as opening a new 24/7 shelter for sex workers, increasing access to bathrooms and showers, and finding new ways to accept donations of essential items. She also calls on policymakers at all levels to swiftly address access to emergency income relief for sex workers, to provide a safe supply of drugs, and to house people as quickly as possible.
Description
Since the onset of the COVID-19, WISH Drop-In Centre Society has rapidly expanded its efforts to support street-based sex workers. Am Johal is joined by executive director, Mebrat Beyene, to discuss how WISH and other Downtown Eastside service providers are collectively responding to the pandemic, which has restricted services and exacerbated many pre-existing crises facing the community.
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btrp87
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Scholarly level
Peer reviewed?
No
Language
English

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