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3 Million Indian Women in Sex Work: A Call for Education
2/6/2026
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Story summary
- About 3 million women in India are believed to be sex workers, driven by extreme poverty.
- Prajwala, an organization founded by Sunitha Krishnan, has assisted over 32,000 women in finding alternatives.
- The raid-and-rescue approach to freeing women from brothels has sparked debate.
- Critics say the rescue method is influenced by U.S. policy.
- Education is seen as key to preventing future exploitation.
