Amsterdam mayor not worried Erotic Center will influence local youth
2024-03-25
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Mayor Femke Halsema of Amsterdam addresses concerns regarding the proposed Erotic Center's impact on young people, dismissing fears of increased drug use or involvement in prostitution due to its proximity to schools. She emphasizes that the dangers for vulnerable youth stem more from online influences and peer pressure than from the center itself. Halsema also brushes off worries about the i .....
Why the world is moving toward legalizing sex work
2024-02-13
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Consider a world where the practice often referred to as the "oldest profession" isn't shrouded in secrecy, stigma, and fear. In this world, sex workers move through their communities confidently, negotiate their terms freely, and access healthcare without fear of judgment. This isn't merely a utopian dream; it's increasingly becoming a reality fueled by a global movement ad .....
Sex workersable to take out liability coverage for the first time
2024-01-12
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In a significant milestone for the welfare and financial security of sex workers in the Netherlands, Nationale-Nederlanden (NN) has emerged as a trailblazer by offering additional coverage to this professional community, provided they are duly registered with the Chamber of Commerce. This progressive decision, focusing primarily on coverage for fires and liability insurance, positions NN as the i .....
Sharp increase in illegal sex work in the Netherlands
2023-12-08
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More and more people are doing illegal sex work in the Netherlands, and this is worrying the authorities. They're selling their services in houses, hotels, and massage places, which isn't allowed. This news comes from AD.
The Scientific Research and Documentation Center (WODC) says that in 2021, about 27,000 different ads for sex work were put online. But only a very few of these ads .....
Dutch banks agree to make it easier for sex workers to open business accounts
2023-11-24
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Ah, how splendid! Dutch banks have decided to extend their warm embrace to our hard-working friends in the sex work industry. With great pomp and circumstance, they've unveiled a magnificent solution to a dilemma that's caused many a furrowed brow in the banking world!
Banks, as we all know, have been puzzled for ages by the complexities of handling cash-related businesses. Those cle .....
Thursday March Protesting Amsterdam's Controversial Erotic Center
2023-10-18
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On the imminent horizon of municipal transformation in Amsterdam, a confluence of key stakeholders, including sex workers, business proprietors, and neighborhood residents hailing from the Wallen district, alongside the Zuid and Noord regions, are poised to stage a collective protest on Thursday. This demonstration is explicitly designed to articulate their dissension with the municipal governmen .....
What Country Has The Most Prostitution: A Comprehensive Analysis
2023-08-16
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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 .....
Trying to stop British men coming to Amsterdam is discrimination
2023-04-03
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Hey, do you know what’s going on in Amsterdam? The city’s sex workers are standing up for the British tourists who go there for wild weekends. You see, the Dutch government is trying to stop the lads from having too much fun in the red light district. They even made an advert telling them to ‘Stay Away’ from Amsterdam. How rude is that? But the sex workers are not having i .....
D66 clashes with coalition partners over safety measures for sex workers
2023-01-23
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D66 MP Anne-Marijke Podt believes that the stigma against sex workers should be removed by recognizing that prostitution is simply just another job.
To improve the safety of sex workers, all municipalities should allow them to work from home. However, this argument drew considerable criticism not only from the CDA and CU, but also from opposition parties. .....
Netherland Cities will soon monitor sex work for coercion, but privacy concerns remain
2023-01-04
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Municipalities in the Netherlands will soon be required to register people who are participating in sex work to determine if they are doing so voluntarily, and if they meet minimum age and language ability requirements. The measure is meant to guarantee that people earning money from legal sex work have not been coerced, and are protected from abuse
It is not at all good for municipalities t .....