The Red Van

The Red Van is a Danish social enterprise dedicated to improving working conditions for street-based sex workers by providing a safer, more hygienic environment through its modified van and advocating for their rights. The company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Here are key aspects of the company:

• Industries: The organization operates within the realm of harm reduction and social advocacy, specifically focusing on supporting street-based sex workers as a legitimate profession.
• Operations: Volunteers run night patrols from a modified van open Thursday through Saturday nights in Copenhagen to offer coffee, condoms, and create safer interactions between workers and clients.
• Innovation: The company launched peer counseling services nationwide and strengthened its knowledge work through better planning and professionalization of their data-driven impact reporting.

The Red Van exemplifies a rights-based approach that prioritizes protection and solidarity over rescue missions to support sex workers facing economic hardship.