With the death of Pope Francis, the world loses not only a church leader but also a moral compass
‘The sex trade teaches you that you’re not even human’
LYNNE WALSH reports from a recent webinar organised by Nordic Model Now! where contributors explored the best ways to support the vulnerable and traumatised women coerced into prostitution

THERE are some discussions which run the risk of polarisation, when even the most thoughtful altruist picks a side, digs in and repels all other views.
Prostitution. How many books have been written, academic papers published and public debates held?
When did our solutions to this complex problem get reduced to two basic strategies: decriminalise the whole damn show, or criminalise the punters and profiteers?
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