Trafficking in persons has generated increasing global attention in recent decades, largely due to the development of international frameworks, pressure from fundamental feminist and abolitionist groups, and as a reaction to increased migration for labour. International policies on trafficking frequently contain vague or ambiguous language, which can cause harm to sex workers in a number of ways.
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The Impact of Anti-trafficking Legislation and Initiatives on Sex Workers, NSWP - 2018
The Impact of Anti-trafficking Legislation and Initiatives on Sex Workers, NSWP - 2018 Theme: Migration & Trafficking
A growing number of countries are considering or implementing sex work law reform focusing on ‘ending demand’, which criminalises the purchase of sexual services. This Policy Brief outlines the impact of ‘end demand’ legislation on the human rights of female sex workers, through research and testimony from NSWP members in countries where paying for sex is criminalised. This document explores how these laws not only fail to promote gender equality for women who sell sex, but actively prevent the realisation of their human rights.
Download this resource: Policy Brief: The Impact of ‘End Demand’ Legislation on Women Sex Workers
Policy Brief: The Impact of ‘End Demand’ Legislation on Women Sex Workers Theme: Legislation and Policy