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The pursuit of more is omnipresent in our society, and hustle culture is a widespread phenomenon. Those who subscribe to it quickly find themselves in a state of self-exploitation – with serious physical and psychological consequences. This makes it all the more important to protect your own health and find sustainable ways to pursue personal […]

A review of the commitment and an outlook on future challenges It won’t work without relief measures! At the beginning of June 2025, the Platform Against Exploitation and Human Trafficking celebrated its tenth anniversary. For an entire day, the focus was on civil engagement. The programme impressively demonstrated how far civil society has come in

Prostitution is a multi-layered phenomenon which is often discussed under the guise of “voluntary choice”. Upon closer examination, however, it becomes clear that economic needs and a lack of education are among the main reasons why women in particular turn to sex work. In many cases, the “decision” to become a prostitute is not so much a

Many teenagers dream of one day striding down the catwalk in a flurry of cameras, showing off the latest creations of their favourite designers and eventually landing on the cover of trendy magazines. For almost two decades, the reality show Germany’s Next Topmodel, hosted by Heidi Klum, has been fuelling this desire by putting young

We read about it in various media and watch the news on television in shock. But that labour exploitation, even forced labour, is happening right in front of our eyes, and that we personally may even be the beneficiaries, that is what is really shocking. Austria: The case of S.H.G. The facility management company S.H.G.,

When Rose was small, she wanted to be an astronaut or a princess. But Rose comes from Hungary and grew up in poverty. Many people still believe women who work in prostitution do so voluntarily. Rose, a former prostitute (not her real name), told her tragic life story recently in an interview with radio station

How art and culture can influence human trafficking Human trafficking is a global problem affecting millions of people. Art and culture can play a transformative role in creating awareness, however, providing support and initiating social change. This article highlights just how creative projects and artistic approaches can help fight human trafficking and support its victims.