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01:15:32
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Summary
This event seeks to move forward the important discussion about reducing the demand that fosters trafficking in persons by looking at pornography and prostitution through multiple angles.
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Objectives
- Explore the concept of "demand that fosters trafficking in persons" with a particular focus on pornography and prostitution.
- Learn about the nature, extent, and impact of the pornography industry on sexual development and behavior.
- Learn about the nature, extent, and impact of sex trafficking and prostitution on women and girls.
- Learn about the physical and psychosocial trauma experienced by victims of pornography and prostitution and the support measures they need.
- Learn about how pornography and prostitution contribute to sexual violence and violence against women.
- Foster discussions among policymakers, UN staff, and UN delegations on laws and policies to protect children and women from the harms of pornography and prostitution, including age verification tools.