How are sex workers faring in Germany? One thing is clear: sex work is a topic that is often accompanied by social prejudices and legal controversies. The \u201cSex Worker Welbeing Survey 2024\u201d by Erobella aims to take a differentiated look at the realities of sex workers’ lives in Germany. The survey provides a detailed overview of the health, social and legal situation of this often marginalised group and highlights the challenges they face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2017, the Prostitutes Protection Act came into force, which was intended to regulate the living and working conditions of sex workers in Germany. The law is currently being evaluated by the Criminological Research Institute of Lower Saxony in order to assess its impact. However, it is currently unclear whether the results will be made available to the public. Against this backdrop and to promote transparency, Erobella initiated the \u201cSex Work Well-Being Survey 2024\u201d, which records the living and working conditions of sex workers independently of any government investigations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To compile the index, 205 sex workers in Germany were surveyed in conjunction with non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The survey was conducted anonymously via questionnaire to ensure the protection of the participants. The topics surveyed included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The full report is expected to be published at the end of 2024. The current section offers an initial preview of some topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The interviewees represent a diverse group of sex workers in terms of gender, background and working environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n