"Our Attention Protects a Daily Life Without Prostitution" Ministry of Gender Equality and Family Launches Prostitution Eradication Campaign

September 19-25 Prostitution Eradication Week
Public Service Ads and Webtoons Delivering Prostitution Prevention Messages
Discussion on Youth Sexual Protection Act Amendment Bill on the 24th

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and the Korea Women's Human Rights Institute will conduct campaigns to eradicate prostitution and public participation events from the 19th to the 25th in observance of "Prostitution Eradication Week."

Since 2015, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family has designated September 19?25 as Prostitution Eradication Week annually in accordance with the "Act on the Punishment of Acts of Prostitution." Public service advertisements and other promotional content spreading the slogan "Our attention protects a daily life free from prostitution" will be shared online.

Additionally, to encourage public interest in eradicating prostitution, quiz events and other public participation activities will be promoted, and messages preventing prostitution will be disseminated through webtoons and other media accessible in daily life.

On the afternoon of the 24th, an online policy forum on prostitution prevention will be held under the theme "Application Measures of the Juvenile Sex Protection Act Amendment Related to Juvenile Sexual Exploitation."

Professor Han Min-kyung from the Department of Public Administration at the Korean National Police University will present points to review for the introduction of new systems and suggestions to strengthen protection for juveniles involved in prostitution. Lawyer Kang Jeong-eun and activist Seok Hee-jin from Tacteen Naeil will discuss juvenile prostitution prevention, support measures for victimized juveniles, and the potential for reducing juvenile sexual exploitation through undercover investigations involving identity concealment.

Anyone can participate in the forum by applying through the Prostitution Eradication Week promotional website by the 13th.

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