http://observers.france24.com/en/category/tags/daspu_1 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://observers.france24.com/en/content/meet_jane_prostitute_mother_and_model <p> Material compiled by our regional editor for South America, <a href="/observers.france24.com/en/profile/cristiano_de_sa_fagundes">Cristiano de Sa Fagundes</a> </p> <p> Jane is a member of 'Daspu'; a new brand making its mark in the fashion world of Rio. What distinguishes it from other designer brands? All the clothes are designed and produced by Brazilian prostitutes. The project is carried out by a local NGO, <a href="http://www.davida.org.br" target="_blank">Davida </a>('of life') that defends the rights of sex workers in Rio de Janeiro. The name ‘Daspu’- ‘whores’ in Portuguese, was inspired by that of the department store in São Paulo: ‘Daslu’. A reference which was not to the taste of the store’s owners, who have taken the NGO to court. </p> http://observers.france24.com/en/content/meet_jane_prostitute_mother_and_model#comments video Brazil Daspu human rights prostitution -22.755921 -43.242188 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 23:02:00 +0100 Julien 112 at http://observers.france24.com