Lunch lecture / Ordinary women - prostitution in Iceland
Lecture on the occasion of the beginning of the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence - IN ICELANDIC
On the occasion of the beginning of the 16-day campaign against gender-based violence, which begins on November 25, Brynhildur Björnsdóttir, author of the book Normal women - prostitution in Iceland, will talk about the book and her research during its preparation. The lecture will take place at the Amtsbókasafn's café, Lestur Bistro. All welcome.
Note - The lecture is in icelandic.
Prostitution has not been a topic of discussion for a short time, as it has always been accompanied by shame and shame. Victims of prostitution struggle with complex and serious consequences of prostitution, horrific memories and life experiences that can be difficult to live with. Prostitution is illegal in Iceland and is considered a sexual offense according to Icelandic law.
According to the police and victims of prostitution, the demand for prostitution is huge in this country. It is therefore important to talk openly about prostitution, both on a societal basis, and no less how to deal with victims of prostitution with understanding and humanity.