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National Ugly Mugs
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NUM is a charity committed to ending all forms of violence against sex workers. To contact the NUM team, please email [email protected].

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National Ugly Mugs @nationaluglymugs.bsky.social · 11d
Scottish Parliament will soon debate Regan's bill...

The Nordic Model is falsely framed as protection. In reality, it increases violence towards s3x workers, and creates barriers to reporting.
If you live in Scotland, please urge your MSP to oppose this dangerous bill: scotlandfordecrim.netlify.app
Scotland for Decrim
Demand full decriminalisation - write to your MSP now
scotlandfordecrim.netlify.app
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The Committee's Stage 1 Report on the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill is published.
A positive step but it's not over yet! People in Scotland, make voices heard, contact your local MSP 📣

NUM's statement: nationaluglymugs.org/2026/01/23/n...

#DecrimNow
Bold blue text reads, "Committee's Stage 1 Report on proposed 'Prostitution' Bill is published. Read NUM's statement." The Scottish flag is in the background.
January 24, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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Scottish Parliament will soon debate Regan's bill...

The Nordic Model is falsely framed as protection. In reality, it increases violence towards s3x workers, and creates barriers to reporting.
If you live in Scotland, please urge your MSP to oppose this dangerous bill: scotlandfordecrim.netlify.app
Scotland for Decrim
Demand full decriminalisation - write to your MSP now
scotlandfordecrim.netlify.app
January 14, 2026 at 4:14 PM
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Are you supported by Basis?

We are interested in the views of people who currently access Basis support, and from SWs who may wish to in future. Our findings will be shared among the Basis team, and with our partners at @nationaluglymugs.bsky.social

Fill in our short survey now: buff.ly/lQPKUOa
Graphic with text: Are you supported by Basis Yorkshire?* Take part in our Access to Support Survey. *Or a sex worker who may access our services in the future
January 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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MEMORIAL MAP UPDATE:
Our map now includes #sexworkers lost to incidents of domestic violence, those missing more than 5 years & individuals who we cannot name due to missing details.
Please visit: nationaluglymugs.org/about-num/me...

Rest in Power 🕯️

#IDEVASW #IDEVASW2025 #decrimnow
December 16, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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🕯️ 17th December is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

We have prepared resources so you can honour their memory alongside us:
nationaluglymugs.org/internationa...

There are 242 people on NUM's memorial card. Please share ❤️

#IDEVASW #IDEVASW25 #DoMoreThanSayTheirNames
December 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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✨Under The Red Umbrella: Edition Eight ✨
Art by Zéphyr (zephiiiiir on IG)

Tips after account deletion or unfair dismissal from a club, #IDEVASW, artist interview, community events and more!

nationaluglymugs.org/under-the-re...
Main text reads: "A zine by s3x worker groups in the UK and Ireland, Issue 8: Under The Red Umbrella"
December 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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📣 Urge MPs to support the full decriminalisation of sex work.
By removing all legal penalties, SWers can safely report abuse by clients/police, organise for better working conditions, and access support without fear of punishment.

decrim-email.netlify.app

#16DaysOfActivism
December 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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📝 Free Vocational Support Drop-In
Need a hand with CVs, self-employment, career-planning? Take your next steps on your own terms❤️ No appointments, no judgement, and no pressure.

Login and click on the member's area for the Zoom link!
buff.ly/r3pyoei

#DecrimNow #CareerPlanning
December 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Dec 1st is World AIDS Day 🎗️

Sex workers are disproportionately affected by HIV. When sex workers have legal rights, they have safer working conditions, better access to healthcare, and reduced HIV risk.

Decriminalisation is HIV prevention.

#16DaysOfActivism #WorldAIDSDay #DecrimNow
Text reads: "World AIDS Day. In a study by Lyons et al. (2020), sex workers in countries where sex work is criminalised were over 7 times more likely to be living with HIV over those where sex workers experience some legal protections. The World Health Organisation (WHO) emphasises that removing punitive laws against sex workers is an essential health intervention. Criminalisation prevents access to healthcare services, including effective HIV prevention, treatment and support."
December 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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All therapists have signed up to a statement supporting sex worker rights and safety. Many also offer a 'NUM package' which provides 3-6 sessions of therapy for free to sex workers in the UK!❤️

🔗 nationaluglymugs.org/mental-healt...

#16DaysOfActivism #SexWorkIsWork
"Visit our Mental Health Resources for a directory of 100+ licensed therapists. Available for everyone, this resource includes professionals working in a variety of fields and disciplines for in-person and online sessions."
November 28, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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Co-created by racialised sex workers, we invite public sector professionals + policymakers to attend an online focus group series challenging racism, stigma and discrimination across 5 key sectors.

Register for free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1760051313...

#16DaysOfActivism #SupportNotStigma
Text reads: "In 2024 NUM’s Racial Justice team gathered insights from racialised sex workers to produce recommendations for public sector institutions in the UK. Now, we are feeding back the findings to public services to transform how they engage with racialised SWers. This focus group series is open to public sector professionals in healthcare, housing, higher education, support services and policing."
November 27, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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This year @decrimnow.bsky.social researched the reasons why sex workers in England and Wales are currently entering and remaining in the industry.

Read the full report by here: decrimnow.org.uk/2025/10/30/d...

#16DaysOfActivism #SexWorkIsWork
November 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Over #16DaysOfActivism we will be sharing info, research + experiences on sex workers' access to rights and justice ☂️

Though women are far overrepresented in the industry, SWers of all genders face harms. We recognise that sex work is not purely a gender-based issue.

#SexWorkIsWork
Text reads, "16 Days of Activism to end gender-based violence. Post Share and Speak Out"
November 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Online focus groups - transforming how public sectors engage with racialised sex workers ☂️

We're kicking off this series on Monday 24th November with professionals in healthcare! Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/1760051313...
nationaluglymugs.bsky.social National Ugly Mugs @nationaluglymugs.bsky.social · Oct 30
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Co-producing Safer Spaces for Sex Workers, a free 5-part online focus group series co-created by racialised SWers.

We invite public sector professionals & policymakers to attend 1 or more sessions. Each session includes open discussion + Q&A. Link in thread below!
Title reads, "The Racial Justice Project: Co-producing Safer Spaces for Sex Workers". A circle image in the middle displays a diverse group of racialised sex workers with a red umbrella. An arrow pointing left is at the bottom.
November 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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MAKING MARKS ✨
3-day exhibition at @vaginamuseum.bsky.social showcasing the artwork of current & former SWers - many exhibiting for the first time!

We are immensely proud to celebrate their talents and support careers in the arts and culture sector ☂️

#LondonEvents #SexWorkerArt #DecrimNow
A cloudy purple background. Text reads, "Making Marks. Pop up exhibition of sex worker art. The Vagina Museum, London. 21st-23rd November. Contact sally@nationaluglymugs.org". NUM and Vagina Museum logos are in corner.
November 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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TONIGHT! Join the protest. #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

In the morning, Regan will be giving evidence for her bill to introduce the Nordic Model across Scotland.

If you can't attend please share these posts 🌟
#DecrimNow #SupportNotStigma
decrimnow.bsky.social Decrim Now @decrimnow.bsky.social · Nov 14
If you’re based in Scotland, please stand in solidarity with sex workers by coming to Scotland for Decrim’s protest outside Scottish Parliament next Tuesday. Sex workers and allies will be there protesting Ash Regan’s dangerous Nordic model bill.
Poster with text reading ‘Stand with Scottish sex workers against the Nordic model! Meet: Scottish Parliament. Date: Tuesday 18th November. Time: 6pm’. The Scotland for Decrim logo is at the top and the background has images of hands holding a camera and a megaphone.
November 18, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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November 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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MAKING MARKS ✨
3-day exhibition at @vaginamuseum.bsky.social showcasing the artwork of current & former SWers - many exhibiting for the first time!

We are immensely proud to celebrate their talents and support careers in the arts and culture sector ☂️

#LondonEvents #SexWorkerArt #DecrimNow
A cloudy purple background. Text reads, "Making Marks. Pop up exhibition of sex worker art. The Vagina Museum, London. 21st-23rd November. Contact sally@nationaluglymugs.org". NUM and Vagina Museum logos are in corner.
November 14, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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I ❤️ NUM! Our partnership with Vivastreet ensures online workers can access violence-prevention tools, vocational support & non-judgemental support if they experience harm.

Donate to continue essential tools for SWers:
nationaluglymugs.org/donate/

#Donate #SupportNotStigma #DecrimNow #SexWorkIsWork
November 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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Vocational support designed by sex workers, for sex workers - last course of the year ☂️

Know your career values, plan a journey that suits you, showcase your skillset using sex work and mainstreams roles, and more!

nationaluglymugs.org/vocational-s...

#CommunitySupport #SexWorkerSupport
The VSS shiny red boots are on the right. Text reads: Online Workshop, Accelerated Course. Our full Vocational Support Services course in a single bite-size session. We cover job applications, interviews, and focus up on CVs." Thursday 13th November, 12 NOON - 2:30pm
November 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Co-producing Safer Spaces for Sex Workers, a free 5-part online focus group series co-created by racialised SWers.

We invite public sector professionals & policymakers to attend 1 or more sessions. Each session includes open discussion + Q&A. Link in thread below!
Title reads, "The Racial Justice Project: Co-producing Safer Spaces for Sex Workers". A circle image in the middle displays a diverse group of racialised sex workers with a red umbrella. An arrow pointing left is at the bottom.
October 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Sex worker artists, apply by 3rd November at midnight!

Send low res images of the work and a brief artist statement to [email protected] ☂️
nationaluglymugs.bsky.social National Ugly Mugs @nationaluglymugs.bsky.social · Oct 3
Calling all sex worker artists!📣 NUM is teaming up with
@vaginamuseum.bsky.social
for a pop up exhibition in November to showcase and amplify the artistic voices of #sexworkers in the UK.

nationaluglymugs.org/2025/10/03/n...
Dark background with a black vulva outline. White text lays over it, reading, "NUM X Vagina Museum Pop Up November 2025. OPEN CALL: Sex Worker Artists. Contact: sally@nationaluglymugs.org." Logos in corner are Vagina Museum and NUM.
October 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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✨ London Drop-In: Spooky Season ✨
UPDATED TIME: 30th Oct @ 12-2pm, SWer-only

Get creative with Halloween-themed crafts and games, or pop in for support and advice! However you want to spend an afternoon, you are welcome here ❤️
Contact [email protected]

#SexWorkerSupport #SupportNotStigma
Bright red on a black background. NUM logo in the centre. Text reads, "Spooky Season London Sex Worker Drop-in. 30th October, 12-2pm. Waterloo, London, contact for address. NUM Membership, Food + fuelbank vouchers, Client Safety Tools, Free therapy, Casework support. Halloween crafts: Tarot Cards, Games, Collage. Contact Iona@nationaluglymugs.org for more info + location!" In the bottom right, a skeleton dances while holding red heels.
October 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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I ❤️ NUM!
This heatmap finds your nearest service in London providing career guidance, skills training, and mental health support.

Donate if you can. Every little helps in a big way. Scan the QR code or click here: nationaluglymugs.org/donate/

#SupportNotStigma #DecrimNow #Donate
October 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Sex worker artists, apply by 3rd November at midnight!

Send low res images of the work and a brief artist statement to [email protected] ☂️
nationaluglymugs.bsky.social National Ugly Mugs @nationaluglymugs.bsky.social · Oct 3
Calling all sex worker artists!📣 NUM is teaming up with
@vaginamuseum.bsky.social
for a pop up exhibition in November to showcase and amplify the artistic voices of #sexworkers in the UK.

nationaluglymugs.org/2025/10/03/n...
Dark background with a black vulva outline. White text lays over it, reading, "NUM X Vagina Museum Pop Up November 2025. OPEN CALL: Sex Worker Artists. Contact: sally@nationaluglymugs.org." Logos in corner are Vagina Museum and NUM.
October 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM