Globalisation, Sex Trafficking, and Prostitution: The Experiences of Migrant Women in Ireland

Globalisation, Sex Trafficking, and Prostitution: The Experiences of Migrant Women in Ireland

Globalisation, Sex Trafficking, and Prostitution: The Experiences of Migrant Women in Ireland

“Globalisation, Sex Trafficking and Prostitution–The Experiences of Migrant Women in Ireland” makes detailed recommendations on how best to respond to the exploitation of migrant women in Ireland’s sex industry. It is very clear that our response to date has been severely lacking. At the time this report went to print, only two women who had been officially identified as victims of trafficking in Ireland had been offered protection by the State. We believe the Irish government and State agencies take this issue very seriously and are demonstrating great good-will. However, while we continue to treat these women as illegal immigrants, rather than as victims of crime, we will continue to fail them. Victims’ needs, including access to services, accommodation and legal advice, must be at the heart of our response to this problem.