Prostitutes Sisophon

Prostitution in Sisophon, Cambodia, is a significant issue, with many studies highlighting the vulnerable conditions of sex workers, particularly in urban areas. A raid on a brothel found 21 prostitutes and a woman working as a cook, who were later released, leading to the brothel’s closure. This raid was part of broader efforts to address the growing HIV/STI risk among female sex workers in the region.

Vulnerable Conditions

The Sisophon Sex Guide indicates the widespread commercial sex industry in the region, with information on where to find sex workers, brothels, and red-light districts. This reflects the extensive presence of prostitution in the area, often linked to higher risks of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.

HIV/STI Risks

Studies and surveys, such as those conducted in Phnom Penh in 2000 and 2004, evaluated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of female prostitutes, revealing significant health risks. The structural stigmatization of sex workers in Cambodia further exacerbates these challenges, making it harder for them to access necessary health and social services.

Child Trafficking and Prostitution

Reports also highlight the issue of child trafficking and prostitution in Cambodia. Brothels in Sisophon and other areas often house multiple sex workers, sometimes including minors, pointing to a broader societal issue that requires comprehensive intervention.

“The raid… was part of a broader effort to address the growing HIV/STI risk among venue-based female sex workers…”

*TAGS* – HIV risks, sex workers, Sisophon