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About Us
Red Umbrella Fund is the first and only global fund dedicated to supporting the rights of sex workers.
It was established in 2012 to respond to the lack of funding available for sex workers’ rights organising. In line with its core values of autonomy and ownership, Red Umbrella Fund is a sex worker-led, participatory fund.

International Steering Committee Members 2024 Recruitment
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS To join the International Steering Committee (ISC) of Red Umbrella Fund! How can you apply? E-mail the…
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RED UMBRELLA FUND WELCOMES SITHULISILE MOYO AS COORDINATOR
RED UMBRELLA FUND WELCOMES SITHULISILE MOYO AS COORDINATOR 1 July 2024 Dear Community Members, Partners and Allies, In September…
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PAC Member – Europe Region – 2024 Recruitment
Red Umbrella Fund is seeking one more PAC Member to represent the European Region for 2024-2026. Deadline for European candidates…
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Programme Advisory Committee Members 2024 Recruitment
About Red Umbrella Fund Red Umbrella Fund is the first and only global fund by and for sex workers. We…
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RED UMBRELLA FUND LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
RED UMBRELLA FUND LEADERSHIP TRANSITION 1 September 2023 Dear Community Members, Partners and Allies, In July 2020 we wrote to…
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Programme Advisory Committee Members 2023 Recruitment
About Red Umbrella Fund Red Umbrella Fund is the first and only global fund by and for sex workers. We…
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Tribute to Carol Leigh
“The passing of Carol Leigh comes as a big loss for our communities. Carol was firmly dedicated to destigmatization of…
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Call for Feedback from Sex Workers, Funders & Allies
Survey: Red Umbrella Fund eligibility criteria and grantmaking priorities Every year, Red Umbrella Fund publishes a call for applications. Consequently,…
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International Steering Commitee Members 2022 Recruitment
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS To join the International Steering Committee (ISC)of Red Umbrella Fund! How can you apply? E-mail the completed…
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Programme Advisory Committee Members 2022 Recruitment
Update: The 2022 ISC has approved the stipend schedule for the 2022 PAC meeting. All PAC members will be compensated…
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Red Umbrella Fund is Pleased to Introduce Stella Kawira
Red Umbrella Fund (RUF) is pleased to welcome Stella Kawira as Programme Associate!Stella has a wealth of experience working with…
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International Steering Commitee Members 2021 Recruitment
Red Umbrella Fund is the first-ever global grantmaking collaborative guided by and for sex workers. Red Umbrella Fund is guided…
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Programme Advisory Committee Members Recruitment
Red Umbrella Fund is the first-ever global grantmaking collaborative guided by and for sex workers. Red Umbrella Fund is guided…
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17 December: International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers – Red Umbrella Fund commemorates and looks ahead!
International Day to End Violence against Sex Workers Red Umbrella Fund commemorates and look ahead The International Day to End…
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Master Thesis – Roles of Regional Sex Worker Networks
The 6 Roles of Regional Sex Worker Networks By Hester Scholma, Graduating Student, Master Thesis Sociology, Vrije Univeristeit Amsterdam “Network…
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Red Umbrella Fund 2020-2025 Strategic Plan
Today is International Sex Worker Pride Day which began in 2019, and is an opportunity to celebrate and share stories…
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Red Umbrella Fund Welcomes a New Coordinator
30 July 2020 Dear Community Members, Partners and Allies, The International Steering Committee of the Red Umbrella Fund (RUF) is…
Read MoreRed Umbrella Fund is looking for new PAC members to join us in Amsterdam!
** This process is closed for 2018 – new opportunities are expected in 2020 ** We are looking for dedicated…
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Join the ISC
** Sorry – now closed ** The Red Umbrella Fund is looking for committed sex worker rights activists to join…
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STAR: From the Las Vegas of Macedonia to a pop up red light window
Sex work is a topic that receives ‘bad press’ and is often misunderstood. However, we commonly find written articles that…
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Come Join the PAC
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Red Umbrella Fund is looking for 6 activists to join the Programme Advisory Committee (PAC)! The…
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