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The Illusion of Voluntary Action: Myths and Realities of Prostitution in Austria

Prostitution is often described as “the world’s oldest profession”, and accepted as an unavoidable component of many societies. In Austria, prostitution is legalised and subject to defined regulations. As a result, there is a widespread assumption that the women involved in prostitution enter the industry of their own will. This article takes a critical look […]

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Follow-up report: Film premiere ‘Buying her’

NEWS / Christina Pichler

People are abducted, sold, used like commodities and thrown away – what remains are beings who have to find themselves again. On Thursday, 10 April 2025, the Expedithalle in Vienna opened its doors for an impressive evening dedicated to a topic that is often taboo but highly relevant to society: the purchase of sex and

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Cybercrime and human trafficking: members of Nigerian mafia gang arrested

Austria/Europe / Sarah Csacsinovits

13 potential members of a Nigerian mafia group have been arrested in western Germany. They are accused of having made a lot of money through love scams, human trafficking and forced labour. Suspects arrested after raids The police in Lower Saxony have struck a major blow against organised crime. After several raids targeting the Nigerian

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Offers of support in Austria

Austria/Europe / Theresa Burgstaller

As a wealthy country at the heart of Europe, Austria is a popular transit and stop-off destination in the people trafficking industry. In an effort to counter these trends and offer those affected lasting protection, numerous charitable organisations have put down roots in Austria. These function as a crucial point of contact for people in

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A safe way out of an exploitative life – HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

NEWS / Anna Koll

Survivors of human trafficking, who are looking for a safe way out, need hope and viable livelihood skills that are suitable for entering the job market. In 2015, Andrea Staudenherz founded the association HOPE FOR THE FUTURE in Vienna as an anchor of hope for victims of sex trafficking, who are seeking help to escape such exploitative

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How does the corona pandemic affect conditions of human trafficking?

INFORMATION / Anna Koll

The corona pandemic triggered a wave of unemployment worldwide. Countries that rely heavily on tourism suffered severe economic damages. In Austria, attempts are being made to provide state financial aid for many industries. Whereas the situations in other parts of Europe and the world look much worse. People who live in countries with no functioning

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Ines found her new life perspective with HOPE FOR THE FUTURE

NEWS / Julia Höhn

Ines, a student willing to migrate to other countries, was recruited by human traffickers to prostitute herself for them in Italy. She met a man who offered her a job in Italy as an assistant in a magic show. However, when she arrived in Italy, she quickly discovered that the man had deceived her about

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Modern slaves can be found in all areas in which others are unwilling to do the work themselves

Austria/Europe / Anna Koll

Housework, cleaning work, care work – these are all jobs that are barely or poorly paid and thus suggest a high number of unreported cases of human trafficking. Modern slavery also takes place in Austrian private households, as cleaning, care and nursing staff usually cannot be fully remunerated, and these sectors are not given enough

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Trauma – the scars of modern slavery

INFORMATION / Anna Koll

Individuals who have become victims of human trafficking and exploitation carry experiences of violence, abuse, fraud and degradation. Those who hardly know anything other than poverty, fear and the feeling of worthlessness quickly lose hope for a better nonviolent life. Many of those affected by human trafficking and prostitution lack the belief that they can

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The sewing workshop at HOPE FOR THE FUTURE – an ‘anchorage’ for the trainees

NEWS / Anna Koll

The association HOPE FOR THE FUTURE offers people in prostitution or those affected by human trafficking a programme to prepare for a professional new start. Work integration for those affected is particularly challenging. Experience has shown that especially for women and men who have been victims of sexual exploitation, it is hardly possible to return

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