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Trafficking for Prostitution in Italy. Possible Effects of Government Proposals for Legalization of Brothels

Document number
1643
Date
2004
Title
Trafficking for Prostitution in Italy. Possible Effects of Government Proposals for Legalization of Brothels
Author/publisher
Esohe Aghatise, Associazione IROKO Onlus
Availability
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Document type(s)
Research/Study/Analysis,
Keywords
Human trafficking, Prostitution; Sex work; Clients, Abolitionism; New Abolitionism; Prohibitionism; Regulationism, Women's rights; Women; Control and regulation of prostitution, Protection, Punishable forms of prostitution, Sex tourism, Pornography, Domestic violence, Prostitution, Rape, Sexual harassment,
Summary
This article gives an overview of the problem of trafficking for prostitution in Italy and notes different trafficking dynamics according to countries of origin of the victims. It examines changes in trafficking patterns, various activities carried out by the Italian government and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) to assist victims, the Italian legal framework used to combat trafficking, and the recent government proposal to legalize brothels. In conclusion, the article suggests strategies to combat prostitution and trafficking. The main emphasis is on the trafficking of Nigerian women and girls to Italy.
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