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Sex workers in Switzerland are often victims of violence. A study shows a situation quite similar to what we know abroad. Switzerland is not immune to the phenomenon, in particular the removal of condoms against one’s will.
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November 14, 2024 – 10:00
(Keystone-ATS) Researchers interviewed 24 people from all linguistic regions on behalf of the organization Procore. This is not a representative survey, but an exploratory study, those responsible stressed Thursday at a press conference in Bern.
Around 70% of those surveyed reported so-called “stealthing”, i.e. removing the condom against their will. And almost half of them were victims of discrimination, insults as well as theft of money or objects.
According to the study, the perpetrators are mainly customers. But violence against sex workers is also committed by passers-by, colleagues and spouses.
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