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Mediterranean Institute of Gender
Studies
09.04.2009
The Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies has received funding from the Global Fund of Women to carry out a research project entitled “Investigating the demand side of trafficking in women for the purpose of sexual exploitation”.
The aim and objectives of the research is to examine the demand side of trafficking in women for the purpose of sexual exploitation in Cyprus in order to first, identify the factors linked to the demand for sexual services and second, to examine the buyers/ clients’ perceptions and attitudes towards women in prostitution and possible victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation. The project will further examine the general perceptions and attitudes of Cypriot men and women towards women in prostitution and possible victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation.
This project is a follow up to a research project carried out with the
support of the National Machinery for Women’s Rights entitled “Mapping the
Realities of Trafficking in Women for Sexual Exploitation in
Download the Final Report of the research project:
To view the Executive Summary of the Final Report:
Executive Summary EN
Executive Summary GR
MIGS has also implemented awareness raising campaigns on trafficking in women
with funding from the National Machinery for Women’s Rights. These include
information leaflets and posters with the aim to inform
and sensitize the public and relevant stakeholders on trafficking in women for
the purpose of sexual and labour exploitation. MIGS also published awareness
raising flyers to increase awareness and knowledge among
potential buyers of sexual services on trafficking in women for the purpose of
sexual exploitation.
MIGS has also prepared a Reference Guide on Trafficking in Women and a Website Guide on Trafficking in Women.
For more information please contact MIGS at + 357 22 351 276, ext. 115 or info@medinstgenderstudies.org
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