Position Paper: Follow-up on the Law that Prohibits Prostitution

Position Paper: Follow-up on the Law that Prohibits Prostitution

In a letter to the Committee of Constitution, Law and Justice, Argaman and other organizations demand a review of the Law for Prohibition of the Consumption of Prostitution 5719-2019 and postpone the date of its entry into force for a large variety of reasons: The government program ignores the needs of sex workers and does not give appropriate attention to their well-being; The coronavirus health crisis deepened the economic hardship of weaker sections of the population and limits the chances of finding an alternative livelihood; Persons in need are denied eligibility for assistance and are not recognized for welfare, especially since the welfare system is on the verge of collapse; The relationship between sex workers and the police is unstable and there is alarming police violence against them. The organizations detail their recommendations to the committee.