Sex work laws around the world
Buying and selling sexual services is prohibited in much of the world, but some countries have found a way to embrace legalization to some degree.
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Buying and selling sexual services is prohibited in much of the world, but some countries have found a way to embrace legalization to some degree.
Responding to recommendations on enhancing the rights of sex workers made by United Nations experts this week, Carrie Eisert, Amnesty International’s policy advisor, said: “The UN working group’s recommendation that sex workers’ rights need to be better protected in international human rights law is an important step in addressing the widespread discrimination sex workers face across the globe. “It recommended that full decriminalization of adult voluntary sex work holds the greatest promise to
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