Sex tourism, although it has becalmed important to the world’s economy, has many serious consequences. Due to many countries dependence on the tourism industry it would be impossible to completely abolish the trade. It is important for the world, to be informed about the true consequences of sex tourism. This would dissipate many of the myths, stereo types, and behavior of tourist seeking a pleasure-seeking experience. The people must be informed of the drastic cost associated with sex tourism. Sex Tourism’s place in the future is still very uncertain. It will be interesting to see how the nature of the industry changes in the future.
8. WHAT IS SEX TOURISM
According to United Nations
World Tourism Organization,
Sex Tourism is defined as “trips
organized from within the sector,
or from outside this sector but
using its structures and
networks with the primary
purpose of effecting a
commercial sexual relationship
by the tourist with the residents
at the destination.”
Increasing activity within sex
tourism
Child Sex Tourism
It is part of the global sex-slavery
and trafficking problem, in which
women and children are sexually
exploited and abused.
9. WHAT IS SEX TOURISM CONTINUED
The average age of a person who makes an erotic journey
is 25-50 years, both genders, single and married.
According to the observations of psychologists, sex tourism
helps people to get rid of complexes in their sexuality and
stress.
Sadly, the most commonly requested individuals for this
type of tourism, are children and adolescents.
Preferred destinations:
Bangkok, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Brazil
and Guatemala.
12. FACTS AND STATS
Trafficking in women and
children for sexual exploitation
is the fastest growing business
in the world
There are at least 20.9 million
adults and children in conditions
of forced labor and commercial
sexual servitude worldwide.
Most victims (98%) are women
and girls.
Nearly 2 million children are
exploited every year.
Sex trafficking violates
fundamental human rights.
13. FACTS AND STATS CONTINUED
Between 76% and 100% of sex businesses are
controlled, financed or supported by organized crime.
According to the United Nations in 1990, trafficking in
women and children generated 1.2, to 2 million Euros
In the 2000’s , 8 to 9 billion Euros were reported.
Prostitutes report annually an average of about 108,000
Euros.
Trafficking in women and girls currently reports more
than that of weapons and drugs, since weapons can only
be sold once, while a woman is sold many times.
14. RISKS OF SEX TOURISM
Sexually transmitted
diseases, including HIV /
AIDS.
Many women become
pregnant and are forced
to have abortions in
unsafe conditions.
Likelihood of going to jail
for being with a partner
who is a minor.
Physical and mental
degradation.
Many victims suffer
emotional trauma, as
symptoms of PTSD.
15. HUMAN TRAFFICKING
+ Human Trafficking involves all activities related to the recruitment
or transportation of individuals within or outside the borders of a
country involving monetary transactions for the consent of a
person having control over another person with the purpose of
exploitation.
+ This operation involves:
+ Forced prostitution or other forms of sexual exploitation
+ Slavery or practices similar to slavery
+ Physical abuse
+ Illegal work
+ Illegal domestic service
+ Forced marriages or adoptions
+ Organ harvesting.
19. TRAFFICKED CHILDREN
+ Children account for half of trafficked individuals, about 1.2 million each
year.
+ The trafficked children are forced to become prostitutes, soldiers, or into
forced labor.
+ Traffickers move to places that have experienced natural disasters,
looking for orphans to kidnap.
+ They make false agreements with their parents.
+ In some countries parents sell their children.
+ According to UNICEF, the number of children, but especially girls,
victims of sexual exploitation increases in a million per year. In the
United States, between 244,000 and 325,000 young women, often
minors, victims of trafficking, while in Canada, it is estimated at about
8000-16000 per year.
20. CHARACTERISTICS AND IMPLICATIONS
+ Modern form of slavery.
+ Fastest growing Organized crime the in the world.
+ Generates $7 billion dollars each year. There are even reports that
some trafficking groups are switching from drug trafficking to human
trafficking because they seek higher income with less risk.
+ At least 12.3 million people are victims of forced labor
worldwide.
+ At least 2.4 million have been trafficked.
+ Approximately 80% of trafficked individuals are women and
girls, and up to 50% are minors.
+ Most of the victims are migrant women, aged between 18 and
25 years.
+ Traffickers trick victims providing them with false work permits,
and withhold their passports so they remain undocumented in
case they escape, they also threaten their families.
22. TOP 5 POPULAR COUNTRIES FOR SEX
TOURISM
Holland - True European capital for lovers of diverse sexual
entertainment. You can request any service in the red light district or
visit the Porn Theatre Casa Rosso, where anyone can be part of the
presentation.
Czech Republic - For beginners, those who appreciate traditional
romance or sex. The fashion trends in the Czech Republic are
established by the brothels.
Brazil - Although prostitution is officially banned, there are intimate
clubs and saunas where is easy to choose companion for everyone.
During Carnival in late February, the atmosphere features wild
orgies.
Thailand - Known as the sex capital of the world. Here you can find
the most sophisticated sex at a ridiculously low price. One of the
most popular entertainment is the famous Thai massage.
Cuba - Here you can find a partner practically anywhere, the word
“prostitution” does not exist, since about 80% of Cuban women are
willing to have sex as long as you can pay.
25. CHILD SEX TOURISM
A child sex tourist is an individual
traveling abroad for the purpose
of having sex with minors.
Usually men between 40 and 60,
from all social classes. Most from
Western Europe and the United
States.
Not necessarily pedophiles.
They justify their behavior by
arguing that children in these
countries are less inhibited
sexually, and that there are no
such taboos against physical
relations with minors.
They also believe they are doing
them a favor by giving them
money for their services and
alleviate poverty.
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27. CHILD SEX TOURISM
There are no completely reliable records on Child sex
tourism. UNICEF estimated an average of 1.8 million
children worldwide who suffer.
Poor children are more vulnerable to being victims of
such abuse because they live in populations who have
no way of getting resources to survive.
Many families allow their children into prostitution in order
to earn money.
Child sex tourism is a market that becomes increasingly
profitable as the international travel industry expands.
In some cases represents between 2 and 14% of Gross
Domestic Product (GDP) in countries like Indonesia, Thailand,
Malaysia and the Philippines, according to a study by the
International Labour Organisation.
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29. 23 COUNTRIES WHERE THE SEARCH FOR CHILD PROSTITUTION IS MORE COMMON, ACCORDING
TO ECPAT AND UNICEF.
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32. ECPAT
ECPAT International is a global network of organizations
working together for the elimination of child prostitution,
child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual
purposes.
It seeks to ensure that children everywhere enjoy their
fundamental rights free and secure from all forms of
commercial sexual exploitation.
34. UNICEF
The United Nations
Children’s Fund is the
agency within the United
Nations that fights for
children’s rights around the
globe.
Includes the
responsibility for issues
such as:
Child sex tourism
Child trafficking.
37. MORE CAMPAIGNS
World Vision: Christian humanitarian agency
that serves almost 100 countries
The youth career initiative (YCI) is a
subsidiary program of the International
Business Leaders’ Foundation (IBLF), based
in London.
The Organization for Security and
Cooperation in Europe (OCSE)
38. LAWS & LEGALITIES
Prostitution is illegal in most countries
Federal law makes it a crime for American
citizens and U.S. residents to travel—
between states or to a foreign country—to
have sex with minors (people younger than
18 years old), but does not address sex with
adult prostitutes.
Penalties include fines and up to 30 years in
prison
39. LAWS & LEGALITIES
At least three states—Hawaii, Missouri, and
Washington—make it a crime to sell travel
services for purposes of engaging in what would
be prostitution if it occurred in the state. “Travel
services” include:
transportation by air, sea, or ground
hotel or any lodging accommodations
package tours, or
vouchers or coupons to be redeemed for future
travel or accommodations for a fee, commission, or
other valuable consideration.
40. LAWS & LEGALITIES
In Washington, promoting sex tourism for
purposes of sex with an adult prostitute is a
class C felony.
In Missouri, promoting travel for prostitution
is a class C felony.
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41. CONCLUSIONS
Gender inequality and discriminatory laws that join
women in poverty and do not protect them from
violence, make them vulnerable to prostitution and
human trafficking.
Women who do not have access to resources such
as housing, land, property or inheritance are at
greater risk.
Notas del editor
Business?
Adventure?
Culture?
Pleasure?
What about this kind of pleasure?
Sex tourism, is defined as the "consumers" who travel from rich to poor countries, in order to have sexual relations for the time being
The earliest recorded mention of prostitution as an occupation appears in Sumerian records from ca. 2400 BCE, and describes a temple-bordello operated by Sumerian priests in the city of Uruk. The 'kakum' or temple was dedicated to the goddess Ishtar and housed three grades of women. The first group performed only in the temple sex-rites, the second group had the run of the grounds and catered to its visitors as well, the third and lowest class lived on the temple grounds but were free to seek out customers in the streets. In later years, sacred prostitution and similar classifications of females were known to have existed in Greece, Rome, India, China, and Japan.[13]
The history of Sexual tourism dates back when soldiers needed places to relax and recreate after long walks and trajectories in camps. When the military started developing into seas, such as trade trips, the cities changed into busy roads with places of entertainment for sailors and dealers.
In the 19th century, the life in France (after the industrial revolution) brought other ways to understand sexual tourism, for example the opening of cabarets and night clubs to offer a romantic environment in many European cities.
In the 20th century, the cabaret concept was already spread mostly all over Europe, America and Asia.
Sex trafficking violates fundamental human rights such as:
Right to physical integrity, equality, dignity, health, safety, or not being subjected to violence and torture practices.
With 900 prostitutes working in Amsterdam today, it’s no surprise tourists have more than a passing interest in the world’s oldest profession. But for those who don't want to shell out for a little one-on-one time with a pro, a museum called Red Light Secrets opened today in its namesake District, and promises to give visitors a glimpse behind the fluorescent glass display window.
The infamous Red Light District, specifically in Amsterdam, allows other thriving hospitality industries to make a profit. The above article is trying to get guests to stay in nearby hotels close to the district.
The world’s top Facebook check-in locations include four Disneylands and a red-light district. (2013)
IS THERE STILL HOPE FOR THESE CHILDREN?
Montblanc pledged a minimum of $1.5 million to support UNICEF through this global cause-marketing campaign, and in September 2013 the company announced that it had already surpassed this goal. Items purchased this holiday season and into spring 2014 will continue to help UNICEF ensure quality education for children.
Montblanc supports UNICEF’s education projects in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, to build a better future – brick by brick.
World Vision: and is a Christian humanitarian agency that serves almost 100 countries
The youth career initiative (YCI) is a subsidiary program of the International Business Leaders’ Foundation (IBLF), based in London. The main purpose of this initiative is to boost the employability of young people in the hotel industry, and so to reduce the number of young people who are forced to turn to prostitution in order to survive. Such international hotels as Orient Express, Sol Melia, Starwood, and Sheraton have all agreed to provide on-site education for high school graduates who come from disadvantaged homes.
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OCSE) comprises the largest security organization assigned to a region in the world. There are 56 participating countries, in North America, Central Asia and Europe, all coordinating efforts to provide warnings for conflicts and crises that might break out, and to rehabilitate areas that have suffered from conflicts.
Prostitution is illegal in most countries, but because of lack of resources many developing countries do not regularly enforce the ban, and are known destinations for sex tourists. Even the infamous exceptions—the Netherlands and certain counties in Nevada—where prostitution (or certain forms of it) is legal, strictly forbid child prostitution, and punish those who hire children for sex.
Federal law makes it a crime for American citizens and U.S. residents to travel—between states or to a foreign country—to have sex with minors (people younger than 18 years old), but does not address sex with adult prostitutes.
Penalties include fines and up to 30 years in prison; and apply even if the offender did not travel with the direct purpose of sexually molesting a child, but nonetheless ended up engaging in sex with a minor. This makes it easier to convict defendants of their sex crimes against children.
This law targets the sex tourist, while the state laws described below target travel agents or other people who promote sex tourism.
In Washington, promoting sex tourism for purposes of sex with an adult prostitute is a class C felony. Penalties include a fine of up to $10,000, up to five years in prison, or both. However, if the travel includes sex with a minor, the crime increases to a class B felony; which incurs a fine of up to $20,000, up to ten years in prison, or both. In either case, the convicted travel agent will also lose their professional license.
In Missouri, promoting travel for prostitution is a class C felony. The Missouri Secretary of State can also revoke the articles of incorporation and freeze the bank accounts of any travel agency or tour company that engages in promoting travel for prostitution.
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