Sustainable strategies
for social justice movements
I'm Luca Stevenson, a sex worker rights advocate with 20 years of experience supporting grassroots and international organisations.
How we can work together
You're balancing community accountability with institutional expectations. Responding to political threats whilst planning for the future. Managing limited capacity whilst trying to scale impact.
Whether you're a grassroots group or large NGO, you need someone who gets it – who understands both movement realities and institutional constraints, who can step in and deliver work that strengthens rather than extracts.
Strategic Planning
You're planning reactively, driven by funding cycles, political crises, or staff burnout. You need space to think strategically, but you're drowning in urgent demands.
Strategic Planning
You're planning reactively, driven by funding cycles, political crises, or staff burnout. You need space to think strategically, but you're drowning in urgent demands.
Strategic Planning
You're planning reactively, driven by funding cycles, political crises, or staff burnout. You need space to think strategically, but you're drowning in urgent demands.
Community Research
You need evidence to support your advocacy. You know that research about marginalised communities is often extractive, inaccessible, or disconnected from real needs.
Community Research
You need evidence to support your advocacy. You know that research about marginalised communities is often extractive, inaccessible, or disconnected from real needs.
Community Research
You need evidence to support your advocacy. You know that research about marginalised communities is often extractive, inaccessible, or disconnected from real needs.
Event Coordination
You're organising a conference, workshop, or convening where marginalised communities need real influence over the agenda and outcomes, not just token presence.
Event Coordination
You're organising a conference, workshop, or convening where marginalised communities need real influence over the agenda and outcomes, not just token presence.
Event Coordination
You're organising a conference, workshop, or convening where marginalised communities need real influence over the agenda and outcomes, not just token presence.
Some of my work
For over 20 years, I've coordinated research, developed strategies, and organised events across Europe and beyond. Here are highlights of this work.
Additional work
For a more detailed overview of publications, consultancies, advisory roles, and media contributions, visit my LinkedIn profile.
Selected highlights:
Academic publications in The Lancet, Global Public Health, Routledge handbooks
Consultancies with NSWP, SWAN, Médecins du Monde, Malta Government
Board positions with Red Umbrella Fund, NSWP, National Ugly Mugs
WHO Guideline Development Group member
Public speaking at UN Human Rights Council, European Parliament, AIDS conferences
Sarah-Marie Maffesoli
Sex Work Advisor
Médecins du monde (Doctors of the World France)
"I have worked closely with Luca for many years. Our collaboration has always been highly effective and productive. His creativity and ability to synthesise complex issues make him an outstanding consultant in this field. His listening skills and strong interpersonal abilities are invaluable assets that significantly contribute to the struggle for sex workers’ rights. Working with Luca has been enriching for our organisation."
Sarah Chander
Director and Co-Founder
Equinox - Racial Justice Initiative
"Luca brings an unusually broad and effective skill set, he does it all. He cultivates relationships, turns big-picture strategies into concrete plans, and above all is a movement builder. Working with Luca is meaningful, refreshing and, above all, fun and joyful, something I wish we could all learn to instil into the work we do."
Irena Ferčíková Konečná
Member of Parliament
Czech Republic, Greens
"Luca is one of the most empathetic people I have ever worked with. He has a remarkable ability to sense the spirit and soul of both individuals and organizations, while remaining highly structured, visionary, and precise in his approach. Luca understands people from diverse backgrounds with ease and has a natural talent for facilitating meaningful discussions and dialogue. Beyond his professional strengths, he is also genuinely enjoyable to work with. With Luca, you will not receive a distant, overly academic or “posh” white-collar service. Instead, you work with someone who truly grasps the nuances of complex and sometimes difficult processes, and knows how to navigate them with both sensitivity and clarity."
Fairy Abdulghani
Coordinator
Asia Pacific Network of Sex Work Projects (APNSW)
"I have worked with Luca closely, and our collaboration has been consistently constructive and supportive. He communicates with clarity and responsiveness, offering thoughtful, practical guidance and patiently addressing questions as they arise. What I value most is his genuine willingness to listen and to engage openly with complex challenges, helping teams navigate difficult situations with confidence. His approach fosters a collaborative and empowering working environment, and his support has been a real asset to our work."
Sarah-Marie Maffesoli
Sex Work Advisor
Médecins du monde (Doctors of the World France)
"I have worked closely with Luca for many years. Our collaboration has always been highly effective and productive. His creativity and ability to synthesise complex issues make him an outstanding consultant in this field. His listening skills and strong interpersonal abilities are invaluable assets that significantly contribute to the struggle for sex workers’ rights. Working with Luca has been enriching for our organisation."
Sarah Chander
Director and Co-Founder
Equinox - Racial Justice Initiative
"Luca brings an unusually broad and effective skill set, he does it all. He cultivates relationships, turns big-picture strategies into concrete plans, and above all is a movement builder. Working with Luca is meaningful, refreshing and, above all, fun and joyful, something I wish we could all learn to instil into the work we do."
Irena Ferčíková Konečná
Member of Parliament
Czech Republic, Greens
"Luca is one of the most empathetic people I have ever worked with. He has a remarkable ability to sense the spirit and soul of both individuals and organizations, while remaining highly structured, visionary, and precise in his approach. Luca understands people from diverse backgrounds with ease and has a natural talent for facilitating meaningful discussions and dialogue. Beyond his professional strengths, he is also genuinely enjoyable to work with. With Luca, you will not receive a distant, overly academic or “posh” white-collar service. Instead, you work with someone who truly grasps the nuances of complex and sometimes difficult processes, and knows how to navigate them with both sensitivity and clarity."
Sarah-Marie Maffesoli
Sex Work Advisor
Médecins du monde (Doctors of the World France)
"I have worked closely with Luca for many years. Our collaboration has always been highly effective and productive. His creativity and ability to synthesise complex issues make him an outstanding consultant in this field. His listening skills and strong interpersonal abilities are invaluable assets that significantly contribute to the struggle for sex workers’ rights. Working with Luca has been enriching for our organisation."
Sarah Chander
Director and Co-Founder
Equinox - Racial Justice Initiative
"Luca brings an unusually broad and effective skill set, he does it all. He cultivates relationships, turns big-picture strategies into concrete plans, and above all is a movement builder. Working with Luca is meaningful, refreshing and, above all, fun and joyful, something I wish we could all learn to instil into the work we do."
Irena Ferčíková Konečná
Member of Parliament
Czech Republic, Greens
"Luca is one of the most empathetic people I have ever worked with. He has a remarkable ability to sense the spirit and soul of both individuals and organizations, while remaining highly structured, visionary, and precise in his approach. Luca understands people from diverse backgrounds with ease and has a natural talent for facilitating meaningful discussions and dialogue. Beyond his professional strengths, he is also genuinely enjoyable to work with. With Luca, you will not receive a distant, overly academic or “posh” white-collar service. Instead, you work with someone who truly grasps the nuances of complex and sometimes difficult processes, and knows how to navigate them with both sensitivity and clarity."
Sarah-Marie Maffesoli
Sex Work Advisor
Médecins du monde (Doctors of the World France)
"I have worked closely with Luca for many years. Our collaboration has always been highly effective and productive. His creativity and ability to synthesise complex issues make him an outstanding consultant in this field. His listening skills and strong interpersonal abilities are invaluable assets that significantly contribute to the struggle for sex workers’ rights. Working with Luca has been enriching for our organisation."
Sarah Chander
Director and Co-Founder
Equinox - Racial Justice Initiative
"Luca brings an unusually broad and effective skill set, he does it all. He cultivates relationships, turns big-picture strategies into concrete plans, and above all is a movement builder. Working with Luca is meaningful, refreshing and, above all, fun and joyful, something I wish we could all learn to instil into the work we do."
Irena Ferčíková Konečná
Member of Parliament
Czech Republic, Greens
"Luca is one of the most empathetic people I have ever worked with. He has a remarkable ability to sense the spirit and soul of both individuals and organizations, while remaining highly structured, visionary, and precise in his approach. Luca understands people from diverse backgrounds with ease and has a natural talent for facilitating meaningful discussions and dialogue. Beyond his professional strengths, he is also genuinely enjoyable to work with. With Luca, you will not receive a distant, overly academic or “posh” white-collar service. Instead, you work with someone who truly grasps the nuances of complex and sometimes difficult processes, and knows how to navigate them with both sensitivity and clarity."
Sarah-Marie Maffesoli
Sex Work Advisor
Médecins du monde (Doctors of the World France)
"I have worked closely with Luca for many years. Our collaboration has always been highly effective and productive. His creativity and ability to synthesise complex issues make him an outstanding consultant in this field. His listening skills and strong interpersonal abilities are invaluable assets that significantly contribute to the struggle for sex workers’ rights. Working with Luca has been enriching for our organisation."
Sarah Chander
Director and Co-Founder
Equinox - Racial Justice Initiative
"Luca brings an unusually broad and effective skill set, he does it all. He cultivates relationships, turns big-picture strategies into concrete plans, and above all is a movement builder. Working with Luca is meaningful, refreshing and, above all, fun and joyful, something I wish we could all learn to instil into the work we do."
Irena Ferčíková Konečná
Member of Parliament
Czech Republic, Greens
"Luca is one of the most empathetic people I have ever worked with. He has a remarkable ability to sense the spirit and soul of both individuals and organizations, while remaining highly structured, visionary, and precise in his approach. Luca understands people from diverse backgrounds with ease and has a natural talent for facilitating meaningful discussions and dialogue. Beyond his professional strengths, he is also genuinely enjoyable to work with. With Luca, you will not receive a distant, overly academic or “posh” white-collar service. Instead, you work with someone who truly grasps the nuances of complex and sometimes difficult processes, and knows how to navigate them with both sensitivity and clarity."
Sarah-Marie Maffesoli
Sex Work Advisor
Médecins du monde (Doctors of the World France)
"I have worked closely with Luca for many years. Our collaboration has always been highly effective and productive. His creativity and ability to synthesise complex issues make him an outstanding consultant in this field. His listening skills and strong interpersonal abilities are invaluable assets that significantly contribute to the struggle for sex workers’ rights. Working with Luca has been enriching for our organisation."
Sarah Chander
Director and Co-Founder
Equinox - Racial Justice Initiative
"Luca brings an unusually broad and effective skill set, he does it all. He cultivates relationships, turns big-picture strategies into concrete plans, and above all is a movement builder. Working with Luca is meaningful, refreshing and, above all, fun and joyful, something I wish we could all learn to instil into the work we do."
Irena Ferčíková Konečná
Member of Parliament
Czech Republic, Greens
"Luca is one of the most empathetic people I have ever worked with. He has a remarkable ability to sense the spirit and soul of both individuals and organizations, while remaining highly structured, visionary, and precise in his approach. Luca understands people from diverse backgrounds with ease and has a natural talent for facilitating meaningful discussions and dialogue. Beyond his professional strengths, he is also genuinely enjoyable to work with. With Luca, you will not receive a distant, overly academic or “posh” white-collar service. Instead, you work with someone who truly grasps the nuances of complex and sometimes difficult processes, and knows how to navigate them with both sensitivity and clarity."
Fairy Abdulghani
Coordinator
Asia Pacific Network of Sex Work Projects (APNSW)
"I have worked with Luca closely, and our collaboration has been consistently constructive and supportive. He communicates with clarity and responsiveness, offering thoughtful, practical guidance and patiently addressing questions as they arise. What I value most is his genuine willingness to listen and to engage openly with complex challenges, helping teams navigate difficult situations with confidence. His approach fosters a collaborative and empowering working environment, and his support has been a real asset to our work."
A bit about me
I'm a sex worker rights advocate with two decades of movement leadership, combining lived experience with strategic expertise across grassroots organising, international advocacy, and cultural activism.
I work alongside organisations navigating political hostility, funding pressure, and capacity constraints. My role is to help you clarify strategy, strengthen collective power, and translate lived experience into sustainable advocacy.
As I navigate grassroots realities and high-level policy spaces with equal fluency, I combine movement accountability with institutional credibility, delivering strategy that is political, practical, and grounded in community priorities.
Whether you're a grassroots group, community-led organisation, or international network, I offer practical, values-driven support that centres communities most impacted by criminalisation, stigma, and exclusion.
What makes your approach different?
What languages do you work in?
How do you help build organisational capacity?
What does a typical project timeline look like?
How do you handle budget constraints?
Do you work with organisations outside Europe?
What if we're not sure exactly what we need?
What makes your approach different?
What languages do you work in?
How do you help build organisational capacity?
What does a typical project timeline look like?
How do you handle budget constraints?
Do you work with organisations outside Europe?
What if we're not sure exactly what we need?
What makes your approach different?
What languages do you work in?
How do you help build organisational capacity?
What does a typical project timeline look like?
How do you handle budget constraints?
Do you work with organisations outside Europe?
What if we're not sure exactly what we need?
What makes your approach different?
What languages do you work in?
How do you help build organisational capacity?
What does a typical project timeline look like?
How do you handle budget constraints?
Do you work with organisations outside Europe?
What if we're not sure exactly what we need?
Over 20 years
building sustainable strategies
with and for our movements
Over 20 years
building sustainable strategies
with and for our movements
Let's connect!
Whether you're developing a new strategy, documenting community realities, or coordinating a movement event, I'd be happy to have a conversation about how we can collaborate.
Let's connect!
Whether you're developing a new strategy, documenting community realities, or coordinating a movement event, I'd be happy to have a conversation about how we can collaborate.
Let's connect!
Whether you're developing a new strategy, documenting community realities, or coordinating a movement event, I'd be happy to have a conversation about how we can collaborate.
Let's connect!
Whether you're developing a new strategy, documenting community realities, or coordinating a movement event, I'd be happy to have a conversation about how we can collaborate.