The complicated road to recovery for Indian women forced into sex work
Summary
In India, an estimated 3 million women work in the sex trade, often due to poverty or coercion. A specific organization has assisted over 32,000 of these women in leaving the trade. This effort has received international recognition but also presents complex challenges in finding the best ways to help.Key Facts
- About 3 million women in India are sex workers.
- Many enter sex work because of extreme poverty or are forced into it.
- An organization has helped over 32,000 women leave sex work.
- This organization has received international awards for its efforts.
- The organization's work raises complex questions about effective ways to support these women.
- Fred de Sam Lazaro reported on this topic as part of the "Agents for Change" series.
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