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WHY WE SHOULD
NOT LEGALIZE SEX
"We, the survivors of prostitution and trafficking
gathered at this press conference today, declare that
prostitution is violence against women. Women in prostitution
do not wake up one day and "choose" to be prostitutes. It is
chosen for us by poverty, past sexual abuse, the pimps who take
advantage of our vulnerabilities, and the men who buy us for
the sex of prostitution."
(Manifesto, Joint CATW-EWL Press Conference, 2005)
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read the document:
The Links between Prostitution and Sex Trafficking: A Briefing
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TRAFFICKING
FOR SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
Human Sexual Trafficking is a form of slavery. The
estimates for the numbers involved range from a low of 700,000
to a high of 4 million people that are trafficked annually
worldwide. Human Sexual Trafficking is a multi-billion
dollar business worldwide.
In 2004, The Salvation Army identified Human Sexual Trafficking
as an international priority.
It is possible to make a impact.
One example comes from The Salvation Army in the Philippines,
that is going to make a
difference...
A
new Education and Awareness Programme is being set up by The
Salvation Army. Local Salvation Army centres in 9 areas of the
Philippines will be involved in providing information and
assistance. Divisional facilitation teams will help train 10
volunteers in each of the corps. These local volunteers, many
of them women, will make sure communities, families and schools
hear about what happens to many other women and children who
are trapped into trafficking. They will help local people learn
about the dangers that children could face.
Special attention will be given to situations that increase the
vulnerability of Filipino women and children. It is anticipated
that this will significantly reduce the numbers who end up
being sexually exploited.
This important new programme will:
> Educate communities about human trafficking
> Raise awareness through campaigns, workshops and discussions
> Produce culturally sensitive information leaflets and packs
> Start prevention activities to reduce numbers of children
involved e.g. peer group counselling, creative presentations,
role play
> Set up partnerships with schools and other churches and
government agencies
> Set up safe homes for children who have been rescued from
traffickers
> Be sustainable and transferable to other areas in the
Philippines and other countries in the region
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