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Abolishing #prostitution using the 'Nordic Model'

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criminalizeThe 'Nordic Model' for prostitution criminalises the buyers of sex rather than the women.
Sweden has been using this model for over 15 years and succeeded in increasing the safety of the women involved. Between 1999 and 2007, street prostitution was reduced by 50% and overall prostitution levels remained constant (while they increased in neighbouring countries). Public understanding of women's rights was also significantly improved. This has recently inspired France, Ireland, Norway, Iceland, South Africa and South Korea to adapt their laws based on this model, and is expected to inspire many more.

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