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Get active against exploitation

We need a shift in societal thinking to solve the problem of exploitation. Demand drives supply. To reduce demand, we must rethink our consumption attitudes towards prostitution and pornography.

A shift in societal thinking is important to reduce demand.

Helping those affected is important, but a shift in societal thinking is necessary to solve the problem of exploitation. Demand drives supply. It is only because there is such a high demand for purchased sexual satisfaction that the supply of women and children in prostitution exists. This demand attracts pimps who exploit others to make easy money. Without forced prostitution, the demand could not be met. This requires us to rethink how we handle our own consumption attitudes towards sexuality. This includes our approach to pornography as well as prostitution, as both are closely linked. Should sexual satisfaction from others be purchasable as a commodity?
We think: no. People are not commodities.
Sexuality should not be a commodity.
Will you join us?

How can you become active as a #FreedomFighter?

I say “No to pornography”
I say “No to prostitution”
I talk about the issues in prostitution and pornography within my community
I support organizations that help women exit the industry
I advocate for prevention and education programs in schools
I demand government-funded exit support programs
I call for more resources for the police to uncover child pornography
I push for protection concepts for children.

I talk to my children about healthy boundaries
I host information evenings and discuss the topic
I raise awareness in my community about the loverboy method and cyber grooming
I pray for justice
I see prostitution as an expression of violence
I believe prostitution leaves deep scars
Prostitution harms individuals and our society as a whole
I believe pornography promotes the forced prostitution of women and children
I dream of a Germany where no children or women are exploited for sex.

Practical ways to get involved

Strengthening prevention work in schools:

Love without coercion – www.liebe-ohne-zwang.de/en/

Influencing politics:

Write to your local Member of Parliament and ask them to become active on the issue. Refer to circumstances in your region and current political developments if applicable.

Being in conversation with your own children:

About Cybergrooming: What is Cybergrooming (only in German)

Innocence in Danger offers a wealth of good materials: Homepage

klicksafe: The EU initiative for more online safety

Child protection on the internet: Parents are the most effective child protection! (safersurfing.org)

Helpful films to start a conversation:

Exodus Cry: Watch Our Films – Exodus Cry

Understanding the impacts of pornography:

Home – Fight the New Drug

Federal Agency for Child and Youth Media Protection: Confrontation with pornography: Potential dangers from the perspective of the BzKJ (Bundeszentrale für Kinder- und Jugendmedienschutz)

Working in Hamburg or Frankfurt

Employers offering an internship, work placement or training
Daily sport and leisure activities for housing residents (such as horse riding, dancing, art…)
Support the annual silent march “Walk for Freedom” to raise awareness of forced prostitution
Other ideas possible depending on personal talents and resources

Please contact kontakt@mission-freedom.de