NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—The New Jersey Red Umbrella Alliance (NJRUA) held its first event in honor of the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers on December 17. 

NJRUA is a grassroots organization of dedicated to advocating for the human rights of sex workers in the state of New Jersey.

Approximately two dozen members of the New Brunswick community came to support the organization and its goals to raise awareness about violence that is commonly committed against sex workers and to honor those who have passed away.

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—On December 17, the New Jersey Red Umbrella Alliance (NJRUA) will host their first public event dedicated to the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, inside Christ Church at 5 Paterson Street.

From 6-8:30pm, the event will include a candlelight vigil in honor of sex workers who have experienced violence or have been murdered and three educational and collaborative workshops led by community leaders.

The event aims to raise awareness about the violence that is commonly committed against sex workers.