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'''Prostitution in Burkina Faso''' is not specifically prohibited by the law, but soliciting and [[pimping]] are illegal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2009/af/135940.htm |title=2009 Human Rights Report: Burkina Faso |publisher=State.gov |date=2010-03-11 |accessdate=2011-10-15}}{{PD-notice}}</ref> and Burkinabe society only accepts sexual intercourse within marriage.<ref name="child-hood1">{{cite web|url=http://www.child-hood.com/index.php?id=704 |title=Burkina Faso |publisher=Child-hood.com |date=1990-08-31 |accessdate=2011-10-15}}</ref> In 2009, [[Voice of America]] reported that the number of [[prostitution|prostitutes]] in [[Burkina Faso]] had increased as a result of the country's poverty.<ref>{{cite news|title=Burkina Faso Residents Lament Rise in Prostitution|url=http://www.voanews.com/a/a-13-2008-05-22-voa31/335109.html|author=Ricci Shryock|date=1 November 2009|publisher=Voice of America|}}</ref> The increase in prostitution has given rise to fears of an increase in the number of Burkinabés infected with [[HIV]] and [[AIDS]]. In 2007, 0.9% of the population were infected with HIV.<ref name="child-hood1"/> |
'''Prostitution in Burkina Faso''' is not specifically prohibited by the law,<ref>{{cite web|title=The Legal Status of Prostitution by Country|url=http://chartsbin.com/view/snb|website=ChartsBin|accessdate=5 January 2018}}</ref> but soliciting and [[pimping]] are illegal<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.state.gov/g/drl/rls/hrrpt/2009/af/135940.htm |title=2009 Human Rights Report: Burkina Faso |publisher=State.gov |date=2010-03-11 |accessdate=2011-10-15}}{{PD-notice}}</ref> and Burkinabe society only accepts sexual intercourse within marriage.<ref name="child-hood1">{{cite web|url=http://www.child-hood.com/index.php?id=704 |title=Burkina Faso |publisher=Child-hood.com |date=1990-08-31 |accessdate=2011-10-15}}</ref> In 2009, [[Voice of America]] reported that the number of [[prostitution|prostitutes]] in [[Burkina Faso]] had increased as a result of the country's poverty.<ref>{{cite news|title=Burkina Faso Residents Lament Rise in Prostitution|url=http://www.voanews.com/a/a-13-2008-05-22-voa31/335109.html|author=Ricci Shryock|date=1 November 2009|publisher=Voice of America|}}</ref> The increase in prostitution has given rise to fears of an increase in the number of Burkinabés infected with [[HIV]] and [[AIDS]]. In 2007, 0.9% of the population were infected with HIV.<ref name="child-hood1"/> |
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Burkina Faso has been referred to as "a theatre of child labour" as a large number of children are [[Human trafficking|trafficked]] into the country for forced prostitution as well as domestic work. In 1990 the Burkina Faso government ratified the [[UN Convention on the Rights of the Child]] and there are laws against the commercial sexual exploitation of children. The government has taken measures to ensure the safety of children against sexual abuse and exploitation, but it is still prevalent.<ref name="child-hood1"/> |
Burkina Faso has been referred to as "a theatre of child labour" as a large number of children are [[Human trafficking|trafficked]] into the country for forced prostitution as well as domestic work. In 1990 the Burkina Faso government ratified the [[UN Convention on the Rights of the Child]] and there are laws against the commercial sexual exploitation of children. The government has taken measures to ensure the safety of children against sexual abuse and exploitation, but it is still prevalent.<ref name="child-hood1"/> |
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Prostitution in Burkina Faso is not specifically prohibited by the law,[1] but soliciting and pimping are illegal[2] and Burkinabe society only accepts sexual intercourse within marriage.[3] In 2009, Voice of America reported that the number of prostitutes in Burkina Faso had increased as a result of the country's poverty.[4] The increase in prostitution has given rise to fears of an increase in the number of Burkinabés infected with HIV and AIDS. In 2007, 0.9% of the population were infected with HIV.[3]
Burkina Faso has been referred to as "a theatre of child labour" as a large number of children are trafficked into the country for forced prostitution as well as domestic work. In 1990 the Burkina Faso government ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and there are laws against the commercial sexual exploitation of children. The government has taken measures to ensure the safety of children against sexual abuse and exploitation, but it is still prevalent.[3]
References
- ^ "The Legal Status of Prostitution by Country". ChartsBin. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ "2009 Human Rights Report: Burkina Faso". State.gov. 2010-03-11. Retrieved 2011-10-15.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c "Burkina Faso". Child-hood.com. 1990-08-31. Retrieved 2011-10-15.
- ^ Ricci Shryock (1 November 2009). "Burkina Faso Residents Lament Rise in Prostitution". Voice of America.
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