Violence Against Sex Workers in France Surges in 2024
2024-12-28
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Violence against sex workers in France escalated in 2024, with reported assaults increasing by 6% compared to the previous year. According to Médecins du Monde (Doctors of the World), a leading NGO, there were 3,110 reported cases of violence against sex workers this year, a grim figure that includes 203 rapes or attempted rapes and 82 armed assaults.
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Olympics clampdown on prostitution and sex work
2024-07-29
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With the influx of visitors heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympics, French police are intensifying their crackdown on prostitution, with an anti-pimping brigade leading the charge.
The Press Office for the Police Prefecture tells TMZ that authorities are stepping up efforts to combat illegal sex work in the City of Lights. Checkpoints and road operations are being targeted to curb pimping ac .....
Criminal ban on buying sex does not violate the rights of sex workers
2024-07-29
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In a controversial ruling, the Strasbourg court yesterday issued its judgment in a case brought by 261 men and women of various nationalities who legally engage in sex work in France. These individuals argued that the 2016 legislation banning the purchase of sexual services has severely harmed their physical and mental well-being and infringed on their rights to personal autonomy and sexual freed .....
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
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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 .....
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 .....