Decriminalise now, and no to the Nordic Model
2024-05-03
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Sex work encompasses a wide range of professions, including erotic dancing, nude modeling, pornography, web cam modeling, sugar dating (an arrangement where money or material goods are exchanged for companionship and possibly intimacy), and full-service street or escort work.
There’s a complex legal landscape surrounding sex work, ranging from legality to criminalization. While crimina .....
German chancellor says sex work is unacceptable
2023-11-17
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The remarks made by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz regarding sex work in Germany exhibit a concerning and regressive viewpoint that fails to acknowledge the complexities surrounding this issue. Scholz's stance reflects a moralistic and judgmental perspective rather than a comprehensive understanding of the realities faced by individuals involved in sex work.
His statement condemning the s .....
Experts back decriminalization as the best means to enhance the rights of sex workers
2023-10-01
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Carrie Eisert, who works as a policy advisor for Amnesty International, said she was happy with the UN working group’s suggestion. She said:
“The suggestion says that sex workers’ rights should be better protected by international human rights law. This is important because sex workers face a lot of discrimination and violence all over the world.
“It also says th .....
What Country Has The Most Prostitution: A Comprehensive Analysis
2023-08-16
elrond
Prostitution, often referred to as the “world’s oldest profession,” is a persistent phenomenon that has existed in various forms across different cultures, societies, and locations throughout history. However, the moral and legal status of prostitution varies widely among countries, and so does its prevalence. A relevant question that emerges is: which country has the highest ra .....
French anti-prostitution law backfires as number of Parisian brothels triples
2023-01-04
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Police concerned that a surge in the number of suburban bordellos is hampering their efforts to tackle sex trade. The number of illegal brothels dismantled in suburban Paris has tripled in the past two years. French police warning that a recent law cracking down on street prostitution has back-fired. .....
12 arrested as 'industrial' translatlantic pimping ring smashed in France
2022-12-05
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The network, headed by a Colombian and Venezuelan couple, ran at least 50 sex workers in France, generating annual profits of up to 30 million euros, said a police source.
The couple were arrested in Colombia during Tuesday's police operation. .....
SANS - Site working towards getting sexworkers human rights
2021-07-14
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SANS is working towards getting sexworkers the same human rights as the rest of society, and not be subjected to discrimination, oppression or stigmatisation. SANS counteracts the stereotypical and bias image that exists about the sale of sexual services.
We want a more sensible policy and legislation concerning the selling and buying of sexual services, a decriminalisation that means that t .....
Is a ban on buying sex work effective? Sex workers say 'no'
2021-04-15
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Five years ago, France banned the purchase of sex — but not the sale of it. The prostitition measures aimed to decrease the number of sex workers. The result, however, has seen services pushed into clandestine routes.
Today, clients face up to €1,500 ($1,700) in fines for a first-time offense, as well as a €3,750 fine for a repeated offense. Lawmakers at the time hailed the m .....
Alice review – sex work as quick-fix female empowerment
2020-07-27
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Guardian review of the French film Alice which explores sex work
High-class sex work is presented as a financial quick fix and a route to female empowerment, but the film’s sex-positive politics gloss over any of the job’s potential pitfalls.
The point is hammered home when Alice and fellow escort Lisa (Chloé Boreham) pop champagne on the Seine and scream “fuck .....
Anti-Porn Groups Target Websites' Ability to Accept Credit Card Payments
2020-05-09
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Taking a page from their crusades against Craigslist and Backpage, anti-sex-work campaigners are calling for credit card companies to stop doing business with porn websites.
In a new letter to credit card companies, activists throw around phrases like sex trafficking and child abuse while positioning their request as a common-sense plea to stop exploitation. "The letter was sent to .....