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What is Defend Dignity all about?

Since 2010, Defend Dignity has been working to help end sexual exploitation in all its forms.

Sexual exploitation includes commercial sex buying through prostitution, strip clubs, escorts, body rub parlours, and pornography websites. It is also the foundation of online harms like sexploitation, AI deepfakes, and luring/grooming for sex trafficking.

Sexual exploitation undermines the inherent dignity of women, men, and children and is detrimental to a healthy society.

Learn more about prostitution, the harms of pornography, and online harms.

Hear from survivors of sexual exploitation and our work to support survivors.

Our Mission

We aim to be a catalyst to help Canadians become informed and involved in the work of ending sexual exploitation. We do this through our Awareness, Aid, and Advocacy efforts.

  • Awareness

    We raise awareness on the realities of all forms of sexual exploitation through resources and events. This includes written resources, videos, information forums, our Digital Dignity webinar series, and more! Learn more!

  • Aid

    Our Aid efforts include our Survivor Support Fund. Since 2015 this fund has provided more than $335,000 in financial support to hundreds of survivors of sexual exploitation. Learn more!

  • Advocacy

    We advocate for law and policy reform with all levels of government as well as encourage the general public to express support for laws that fight sexual exploitation. We also challenge corporations to adopt policies that help curb sexual exploitation. Learn more!

Our Team

Defend Dignity's staff and advisory team consists of dedicated individuals from all across Canada. Learn about each member of our team, their background, and passions!
Meet the Team