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The so-called “Swedish Model” refers to a solution in which prostitution is forbidden, and the buyer of the sex, not the person prostituting themselves, is made liable for prosecution. Although it takes its name from the country of its origin, Sweden, the approach has been appealing to a number of countries worldwide. Despite this, it […]

For many of the victims it is the first love, the first boyfriend. But the supposed dream man is actually a highly manipulative human trafficker who forces girls and young women into prostitution.  INITIATION Julia* celebrated her 13th birthday 2 days ago. Mostly relatives came to the party, it was terribly boring. At school she

For most people, a holiday in the south-east Asian country of Cambodia means kilometres-long white sandy beaches, crystal-clear water and the opportunity to enjoy sites of cultural interest. But it’s not just tourists who simply want to get away from everyday life: this is not only the land of the Khmer, but also that of

Romania is a country which “supplies” other nations with prostitutes. After being subjected to force or defrauded, women and under-age girls are transported abroad, from the country to work as prostitutes. Refugees are considered some of the highest-risk groups around. THE SOLUTION IN ROMANIA In Romania, human trafficking remains a tragic reality. In the country,

In recent years, the concept of “sugar dating” has gained increasing popularity. In Austria, too, numerous specialized dating sites have existed for some time, focusing on bringing “sugar daddies” or occasionally “sugar mommies” together with “sugar babies”. But what is actually behind this relationship model?  WHAT EXACTLY IS SUGAR DATING?  Sugar dating, sometimes referred to

The business of sex went online very early. In the meantime, there are numerous opportunities on the Internet for anyone who wants or needs to make money from it – and with them new kinds of threats. This is Prostitution 2.0 – in the sense of a new version of prostitution. INTERNET FOR THE PEOPLE

Prostitution exists everywhere, but it is handled differently, even within the EU. In some countries, prostitution is legal, while in others it is not. In some, it is the buyer who is liable to prosecution; in others, it is the prostitute.  In principle, the solutions in force in the EU can be separated into two

No matter how some try to spin it: Child labor cannot be glossed over. It robs girls and boys of their childhood and both their mental and physical health usually bear long-term damage. So why does it continue to exist? In Part 2 of our article series, we shed light on how child labor occurs

The issues of immigration and human trafficking are often directly connected, and form a complex network of exploitation and crime. But why are the two issues so closely connected, and exactly how are they so closely interwoven with one another? In this article, we look at how the emergency situations of migrants are exploited, often

While the prevalence of child labor may be higher in some developing countries, it is important to note that child labor knows no geographic boundaries and exists in various forms in many countries. The United States, a country that proudly presents itself as a leader in human rights and social justice, is not exempt. In