Report Shows Rise in Violence Towards Women Working in Prostitution - 19/10/2026
The level of violence against women working in prostitution in Ireland is on the rise, according to a new report from support organisation Ruhama.
The organisation says it supported 284 victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitation last year, an increase of 31% on the previous year. The victims represented 62 different nationalities, with the majority coming from the Global South.
Ruhama’s CEO Barbara Condon says demand for sexual services is helping to fuel a lucrative trade for organised crime, with women and vulnerable individuals continuing to experience exploitation and violence…
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