Prostitution in Tanzania

Prostitution in Tanzania is illegal under Tanzanian law, but it is still widespread.[1] Many women are forced into prostitution due to some poverty and the disintegration of the family unit.[1] trafficking and prostitution are a major problem in Tanzania, sex tourism in particularly prevalent in Zanzibar and Pemba.[1] Sexually transmitted diseases are extremely widespread in Tanzanian prostitutes.[2] In 2008, a plan by three University students won funding, its aim was to lessen the problem of Prostitution of women prostitution by offering food, employment and practical skills to children forced to work as prostitutes.[3]

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References

  1. ^ a b c Tanzania report (PDF). http://www.protectionproject.org/resources/country-reports/Tanzania.pdf. Retrieved 2011-10-15. 
  2. ^ USA (2011-10-03). "Sexually transmitted diseases in pros... [Int J STD AIDS. 1991 Nov-Dec] - PubMed - NCBI". Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1782234. Retrieved 2011-10-15. 
  3. ^ "BatesNow | 4/2/2008 | Plan to reduce child prostitution in Tanzania named Project for Peace". Bates.edu. 2008-04-02. http://www.bates.edu/x174898.xml. Retrieved 2011-10-15. 

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