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Exploitation is not normally some sort of failing on the part of an individual; instead, it is almost always the result of structural inequality. For LGBTIQ+ people, this vulnerability exists where discrimination systematically restricts their access to protection, resources and rights. International, European and communal data unanimously show that where queer identities are marginalised, the risk […]

Lukas and Alexandra want nothing more than to have a child of their own. For years, they have been hoping for a miracle, trying various medical treatments and facing one disappointment after another. But after countless doctor’s appointments, one thing is clear: medical reasons make pregnancy impossible.   The diagnosis hits them hard. But then Bianca,

Sexual exploitation affects children and young people worldwide on an alarming scale. Many become victims before they can even comprehend the danger, whether offline at the hands of known perpetrators or online via social media and chat platforms. UNICEF emphasises that children often find themselves in situations of exploitation or abuse through false promises, power

When we think of money laundering, many still picture the cliché image of gang bosses like Al Capone. Today’s reality, however, is far more sophisticated and deeply embedded in the structure of the legitimate economy. Illegally acquired assets – so-called “dirty money” – pose a major risk to offenders because they can often be traced

For us in Austria, the war in Ukraine began with special ZIB broadcasts on the television. For millions of people in Ukraine, it began with a bag in hand, a hasty farewell and the hope of finding safety somewhere. Train stations became places to sleep, sports halls turned into makeshift shelters, and strangers’ cars became

For many years, the name “Jeffrey Epstein” was synonymous with the very deepest abysses of the global elite. Now, under pressure from the “Epstein Files Transparency Act”, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has published a vast tranche of documents: over three million pages, 180,000 photos and 2,000 videos have been made available in an effort to

In Japan, a business model has emerged in recent years that often surprises observers abroad: renting “girlfriends” and, increasingly, “boyfriends.” These services let customers book a companion for a few hours in exchange for payment. The rented girlfriend treats the customer as if she were his partner. All costs incurred during the date are paid

The 8th of March is International Women’s Day. Weeks before this date, a wide variety of campaigns and events are launched here in Vienna to draw attention to this day and its significance. We at Hope for the Future are also joining in. Forced prostitution, human trafficking and exploitation are everyday phenomena that almost always

If you travel to Ghana, there are few places where history can be experienced at first hand in such a way as Cape Coast Castle. Now a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, the former slave fort serves not just as an entertainment programme, but also as a place to learn about and understand the terrible atrocities committed by

When prostitution and human trafficking are discussed, the focus is usually on the people who are exploited, controlled, and harmed. Far less often are the perpetrators – the buyers of sexual services – placed at the center. Yet they are the reason this market exists. Without demand there is no supply, and without money there