"Individuals in prostitution are part of society and are fully entitled to safety, respect for their dignity, and protection from exploitation. As the vast majority of them are women and girls, addressing this issue is crucial for promoting gender equality and safeguarding the rights of women and girls. According to the latest reports available, there are approximately 42 million individuals in prostitution worldwide, with significant gaps in data from regions such as Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, which rank as top sex tourism destinations."
The spirit of this amendment is to more factually reflect reality regarding the very sensitive topic of prostitution, which is strongly linked to trafficking in human beings, as it is clearly stated in 1983 Resolution (2014) on Prostitution, Trafficking and Modern Slavery in Europe