Trafficking in human beings for the purpose of sexual exploitation
If:
- You are being forced to engage in prostitution,
- You have to work under unbearable/poor conditions in the prostitution sector,
- You are not allowed to decide
- which clients you accept,
- which sexual practices you offer,
- what rates you charge,
- You are not allowed to keep your money,
- You know someone who needs help,
- You would like some information:
Give us a call! Counselling is confidential.
We will not do anything without your consent.
Exploitation in the prostitution sector
A few examples:
- You are forced to accept all clients.
- You are not allowed to refuse any of your clients’ sexual requests.
- You are forced to work without protection/ without a condom.
- Your passport or travel documents have been taken away.
- You are not allowed to move freely or are under control.
- You are not allowed to set your own rates.
- You do not get any breaks or days off.
- You are being abused, threatened or blackmailed.
- Someone is putting you under pressure because of debts.
- You have to hand over all (or nearly all) of you earnings.
- You are being threatened because you have no work permit or documents.
- You are not allowed to go to the doctor when you are ill.
If any of the points above applies to you then you may be a victim of traffi cking in human beings. Even if you originally agreed to it.
KOOFRA CAN HELP YOU!
KOOFRA
- supports trafficked persons
- is an independent organisation
- gives advice and information
You are entitled to support and help!
- We will counsel you.
- All discussions are anonymous/confi dential.
- We do not pass on any information.
- Our staff members come from the same country as you or speak your language.
What can KOOFRA offer?
- Help with organising Accommodation, Medical care, Benefi ts from the State, Free legal assistance
- Accompaniment when speaking to the authorities
- Help with passport procedures
- On request: accompaniment when speaking to the police
- On request: assisted voluntary return to your home country
- And much more