Butterfly is working with Asian and migrant sex workers of any Gender, particular in Canada.
Butterfly is formed by former and current sex workers as well as supporters. A committee is formed to manage the organisation and carry out the decision. Half of the committee members are former or current sex workers.
The Asian and migrant sex workers are facing challenge with the criminalisation of sex work and the immigration status. They are marginalised and isolated because of the race, language and stigmatisation of sex work and their legal status. It makes them face the problems of abuse from the clients and authorities.
To promote and advocate human rights of Asian and Migrant sex workers.
To improve the working conditions and social needs of Asian and Migrant sex workers.
To develop supports and services for Asian and Migrant sex workers as well as their families.
To eliminate the stigma and discrimination against Asian and Migrant sex workers.