Prostitution in Ukraine
Prostitution in Ukraine is illegal but widespread and largely ignored by the government.[1] Sex tourism rose as the country attracted greater numbers of foreign tourists. [2] On January 12, 2005 the Ukrainian parliament passed tougher criminal penalties for human trafficking and coerced prostitution. However, previous laws criminalizing organized prostitution have had little effect.[2][3]
Laws criminalizing organized prostitution and penalties for human trafficking have had little effect because many convicted traffickers often do not end up serving prison time.[4]
Research by the State Institute for Family and Youth Issues indicates that, for many women, sex work has become the only adequate source of income: more than 50% of them support their children and parents.[5]
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ "Country reports on human rights ... - Google Boeken". Books.google.nl. http://books.google.nl/books?id=UCE2AAAAIAAJ&q=Prostitution+in+Ukraine+illegal+widespread++ignored+government&dq=Prostitution+in+Ukraine+illegal+widespread++ignored+government&cd=3. Retrieved 2010-05-06.[not in citation given]
- ^ a b "US Department of State: Ukraine". http://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2006/78846.htm. Retrieved 2010-04-04.
- ^ "Sex In The City - Ukraine". Journeyman Pictures. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL-Y-W59BFo. Retrieved 2010-04-04.
- ^ "Trafficking in Persons Report". Kiev.usembassy.gov. 2009-06-16. http://kiev.usembassy.gov/files/090617_TIP_Report_2009_Ukraine_eng.html. Retrieved 2010-05-06.[dead link]
- ^ Ukraine and HIV/AIDS: Time to Act, Kyiv, Ukraine Human Development Report. Special Edition (page 13), UNDP (2003)
[edit] External links
- The International Encyclopedia of Sexuality
- Factbook on Global Sexual Exploitation
- Sociological study examines sex business in Ukraine
- The Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
- Sexploitation protests in Kiev
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