The legalization of prostitution, a mistake?

The legalization of prostitution, a mistake?

In the Netherlands brothel keeping became a legal activity in the year 2000. Some journalists have interpreted this legal change as the legalization of pimping. That is not correct. Pimping in combination with exploitation, deception and violence has always been...
The Oldest Profession?

The Oldest Profession?

‘Prostitution is the oldest profession’, is a statement with a tongue in the cheekvoiced by people who pride themselves on their tolerance of sex work. These people usually agree that prostitution will never disappear. Without realizing it they are basing themselves...
A short history of the Red Thread

A short history of the Red Thread

The Red Thread was founded in 1985 by (ex) sex workers. Its mission was a better social position for all sex workers who were active in the Netherlands. Sex workers have always formed the core of the organization. The Red Thread had a turbulent history of successes,...
Female clients of sex workers

Female clients of sex workers

In 1995 Mariska Majoor of the Prostitution Information Centre in Amsterdam put males behind the window in order to attract female clients. Though meant as a playful experiment, it was met with fierce aggression, especially from one female manager of window brothels....