Sex Tourism: Is Ukraine Becoming the Thailand of Europe?
Today, Ukraine holds the unwanted title of being one of the world leaders in global prostitution -- a reality fueled by the country’s harsh economic climate since emerging from the former Soviet Union. Despite the fervent efforts of anti-sex-tourism groups such as FEMEN, the illegal industry, which exploits children as well as women, is booming.Today, Ukraine holds the unwanted title of being one of the world leaders in global prostitution — a reality fueled by the country’s harsh economic climate since emerging from the former Soviet Union. Despite the fervent efforts of anti-sex-tourism groups such as FEMEN, the illegal industry, which exploits children as well as women, is booming.
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