Sex tourism in Ukraine

Sex tourism in Ukraine is visiting the country for the purposes of sexual activity. It is on rise as the country attracts many foreign visitors. The main reason for the situation stems from the combined effect of various factors. Currently, in Ukraine, the effect is constituted by a high level of population poverty and its feminization, limited options for social mobility and a very active system of organized crime.

The majority of the Ukrainian sex industry exists underground and prospers due to poor law enforcement and widespread corruption. Despite making the criminal penalties for human trafficking and coerced prostitution tougher, the laws criminalizing organized prostitution have had little effect.

In 2013 sex tourism within Ukrainian borders was reported to be growing considerably, raising concern in Ukrainian society and attracting condemnation from feminist activists such as FEMEN.

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