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U.S. HIV-AIDS Policy Sidelines Sex Workers
The problem is widespread vagueness about the U.S. funding guidelines and an anti-prostitution pledge. This has hurt sex workers; the people who could most benefit from U.S. foreign aid and are best placed to turn the tide of the epidemic.
Women Violated in War Denied Memorials
Japanese officials are trying to remove a small monument to Korean “comfort women” in New Jersey. Rochelle Saidel says these and other women violated by war are still being denied official recognition.
African Americans Turn Headlights on Sex-Traffic
Brook Bello had all the trappings of a successful career. But the actress-poet-filmmaker also had a horrible childhood secret. Now she’s teaming up with the International Black Women’s Public Policy Institute to talk about sex traffic.
Aboriginal Groups Warily Watch Canada Brothel Law
Groups representing Aboriginal women hope the government will have a partial victory in upholding current prostitution laws. They say female sex workers need to be decriminalized, but they will be endangered if the government stops arresting pimps and johns.
Italy’s Sex Scandals Jar View of Women’s Success
One of Silvio Berlusconi’s “escorts” has publicly encouraged women to view their beauty as a marketable asset. Some of the prime minister’s political opponents say his tenure has degraded the atmosphere for women in the work force.
Trailblazing State Law on Human-Traffic Bogs Down
Washington was the first state to pass a law against human trafficking in 2003, but so far there are only two convictions. “Where we are with human trafficking today is where we were with domestic violence 30 or 40 years ago,” say a top law enforcer.
Nigerian Sex Workers Press for Decriminalization
Nigerian sex workers and their allies are pressing for the decriminalization of commercial sex work. While officials talk about educational and job-training initiatives, they are silent on changing the criminal code.
Jailed Teen Asks Why Pimp Was Freed
Rachel Lloyd ended up as a victim of commercial sexual exploitation at 17. In this excerpt from her memoir, “Girls Like Us,” she shares the story of a 13-year-old caught up a similar situation who she tries to help.
Nepal’s Badi Say Prostitution Still All There Is
Women from the most disadvantaged part of Nepali society say the government raised their hopes four years ago with promises of helping them out of the sex trade. But since then, many have returned to the only livelihood they can find.
