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LSI Statement on the report by EP FEMM Committee

Document number
3031
Date
2013
Title
LSI Statement on the report by EP FEMM Committee
Author/publisher
La Strada International
Availability
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Document type(s)
Guidelines/Recommendations, LSI publication,
Keywords
human trafficking, human rights, exploitation, sex work
Summary
La Strada International statement ahead of the vote in the European Parliament on the Report of the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality on sexual exploitation and prostitution and its impact on gender equality (2013/2103(INI)).

La Strada International and its partners oppose the view that the "Swedish model" of criminalising clients of sex workers is the best way to prevent human trafficking and protect its victims.