The issue of street prostitution in Limerick city is getting a lot of attention in the media - hopefully this attention will move to action but not the action that criminalises the women. All reports seem to indicate these women are controlled by pimps - they need to be therefore considered victims of crime and receive the necessary assistance.
Women in prostitution are always the easy targets but its the consumers in any business that creates and sustains the market - the response to this issue needs to focus on the buyers. Jump to. Sections of this page. Accessibility help. Email or Phone Password Forgotten account? Sign Up. See more of Ruhama on Facebook. Log In. Forgotten account? Not Now. Related Pages. National Women's Council of Ireland Non-profit organisation.
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Our laws are in place in Ireland to target organisers and the buyers who line their pockets and fuel the demand. If you are in a difficult situation in the sex trade, support is there for you.
Women in Direct Provision are being coerced into prostitution across The Irish Times is exposing the invisible aspect of the Direct Provision system - women in exceptionally vulnerable situations are being taken advantage of by sex buyers and pimps.
