Yes, there is a need for delinking sex work from trafficking. While sex trafficking is a serious and harmful crime, sex work (also known as prostitution) is a consensual transaction between adults and should not be conflated with trafficking.
The conflation of sex work with trafficking can lead to harmful policies and practices that can harm consenting sex workers. It can also create a climate of fear and mistrust among sex workers, making it more difficult for them to seek help if they are victims of trafficking or other forms of abuse.
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Furthermore, delinking sex work from trafficking can help to better target efforts to combat trafficking and provide support to victims of trafficking. It can also help to promote the human rights of sex workers and recognize their agency and autonomy.
However, it is important to note that while sex work and trafficking should be delinked, efforts to combat trafficking and support victims should not be diminished. It is still necessary to address the root causes of trafficking and provide support to those who are victims of this crime.
