About Defend Dignity
Since 2010, Defend Dignity has worked to end all forms of sexual exploitation through our aid, awareness, and advocacy efforts.
Commercial sexual exploitation includes prostitution, strip clubs, escorts, massage parlours and pornography. All involve the buying and selling of sexual services which undermine the dignity of women, men and children and are detrimental to a healthy society.
Awareness
Raising awareness on the realities of all forms of sexual exploitation through events and resources.
Aid
Aiding individuals, non-profits and faith organizations to come alongside victims and at risk youth.
Advocacy
Advocating for law and policy reform.
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Our Work
Canada's Prostitution Laws
Learn about PCEPA, Canada's prostitution laws that criminalize the purchase of sex.
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Government Advocacy
Learn about relevant bills and legislation being pursued in the Senate and House of Commons. Use your voice to advocate for policies that combat sexual exploitation!
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Survivor Support Fund
Since 2015 the Survivor Support Fund has given over $315,000 to help hundreds of survivors of sexual exploitation.
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Research on Sex Buyers
A Defend Dignity-commissioned research project gathers important data on how Canadian sex buyers think about those they are purchasing.
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Walk With Us
A resource designed to help churches learn more about the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls in Canada.
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Canadian Sexual Exploitation Summit
Our 2023 summit was a great success! Watch all summit videos with the Lifetime Access pass.
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Choose Change
The goal of the Choose Change campaign is to reduce the ease of access to violent, sexually explicit images.
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If you suspect someone is being sexually trafficked or exploited please call the 24/7 Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010 or visit www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca