RECOMMENDED: Sex Worker Stories and Public Policy, Conference @ Norræna húsið, Reykjavik / 2025.11.01. 👄💄🫦

Event: Conference: Sex Worker Stories and Public Policy
Location: Norræna húsið, Sæmundargata 11, 101 Reykjavík
Old Pros, Red Umbrella Iceland, Strip Lab, Red Umbrella Sweden and PION are putting together a one day conference: "Sex Worker Stories and Public Policy" at the Nordic House in Reykjavik, Iceland on November 1, 2025.
This event is free and open to the public.
Event Program:
11-11:30 coffee / meet and greet
11:30-12:30pm Birna Gústafsson MS, a public health researcher will present on the impact of end demand on public health communication.
1-2pm Sex Worker Stories Panel Carol Queen PhD will moderate a conversation with representatives from Red Umbrella Iceland, PION & Red Umbrella Sweden about sex worker stories and the challenge of telling people about our lived experience.
2:30-3:30pm Iselin Kristiansen will present her documentary project ‘Conversations on sex and work’ 3:30-4pm Q&A with Iselin and Lilith, a subject and representative from PION
4:30-5:30pm The Future of Public Policy Panel Carol Queen will moderate a conversation with representatives from Red Umbrella Sweden, Red Umbrella Iceland & PION about the impact of End Demand Laws and why sex worker led organizations are advocating for Decriminalization.
6pm-7pm Kaytlin Bailey will present The Oldest Profession 7-7:30pm Q&A encouraging attendees to tell their stories.
The event will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend. Livestream link.