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France leads the way to make protitution a thing of the primitive past
The emblematic and foundational purpose of this vote and motion in France were made apparent by Guy Geoffroy, the Commission’s principal reporter, in an interview prior to the vote:
When you are not free to choose
Trafficking of human beings consists of the recruitment, enslavement and harbouring of people with the aim of exploitation. Victims of this practice can be attracted by false promises on better financial opportunities or sometimes they are physically forced.
Sexual exploitation
Most trafficking is related to prostitution or other forms of sexual exploitation. Most involved in prostitution are women and girls, but most of the abusers, pimps, recruiters, as well as the buyers are men. Sexual exploitation is one is one of the main objectives of trafficking of human beings. trafficking includes a variety of activities:
What is trafficking
By trafficking one means: prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation; forced labor or services; slavery or slavery-like jobs servitude; the removal of organs.
How trafficking begins
People come into trafficking and exploitation in two ways. One, is when the person is literally sold like any other commodity. Another option is stimulating a person in going into debt. For this recruiters offer selling small things like cosmetics, clothes, or paid travel tickets.
Against violence
December 8 in down town Riga offered a unique opportunity to call everyone’s attention to stop domestic violence. The event organised by MARTA had serious and funny angles to shine the light on stereotypes and gender roles. Let the images speak for themselves. Visit the image gallery Gundega Tentere Centra “Marta” PR speciāliste equal@marta.lv [...]
Elimination of Trafficking in Human Beings in Latvia Report by Marta, Association Resource Centre for Women
Although Latvia has ratified several international Conventions against human trafficking, and it has improved legislation, including developing a state programme on the prevention of human trafficking, there remain serious gaps. The state programme on prevention of human trafficking 2004-2008 did not have adequate financial resources. Only small sums were allocated for the rehabilitation of victims [...]
Stop sex trafficking! in Latvia 15,430 signatories
More than 100 people joined the demonstration “Stop sex trafficking”. The march went from the Vermanparks (Gardens in downtown) to the Parliament building in Oldtown Riga. The demonstrants represented the voice of the 15,430 people who signed the petition to stop sex trafficking of children and women and to punish buyers of sex services.
Marching together – 15,000 voices against human trafficking
When – on the 24.08.2011. Start - 10.45 Walking route: Verman Park (Barons Merkela street and street crossing) – BaronStreet to the Old Town – Weavers street to street barn – Skunu Street to Dome Square – James Street to the Republic of Latvia Saeima.
Stop the SEX trade campaign draws to a close
One of the biggest social campaigns to “Stop sex trade!” is coming to a close. The Body Shop and Centre Marta would like to thank the people who have contributed outstanding work with their campaigning activities and whose zeal in promoting the campaign served as an inspiration to others! Allow us to introduce…the champions of the campaign.
