The age of entry into prostitution in Iran has reached 13 years - 2003-11-11. A social harm expert announced that there are 8,000 prostitution rings in Tehran. Moeini, a social harm expert, stated at a conference on social harms that, "According to statistics, over a period of 7 years, the average age of prostitution has dropped from 28 years to below 20 years." He added, "Currently, the minimum age has dropped to 13 years, indicating that it has increasingly spread among adolescents." According to the Iranian Labor News Agency (ILNA), this social issues expert further specified, "Between 300,000 to 600,000 women engaged in prostitution can be traced in our society." He also noted that many high school students officially acknowledge this social problem. Meanwhile, a member of the national AIDS committee in Iran announced that, in addition to changes in the pattern of HIV transmission, the number of women infected seeking treatment in the country has increased. According to ISNA, he pointed out that currently, sexual contacts outside the family framework and before marriage occur due to a lack of awareness among youth, and thus, the increase in the number of women infected with HIV has been accompanied by an increase in the number of children born.
The Age of Prostitution in Iran Has Reached 13 Years
A social harm expert revealed that the age of entry into prostitution in Iran has dropped to 13 years, with an estimated 300,000 to 600,000 women involved. This alarming trend reflects a broader issue of social awareness and health risks, particularly concerning the rise of HIV among women.
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📰 What Happened
A social harm expert revealed that the age of entry into prostitution in Iran has dropped to 13 years, with an estimated 300,000 to 600,000 women involved. This alarming trend indicates a significant rise in adolescent involvement in prostitution and associated health risks.
- The average age of prostitution has decreased from 28 years to below 20 years over seven years.
- There are currently between 300,000 to 600,000 women engaged in prostitution in Iran.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Prostitution in Iran is a taboo subject, often linked to broader issues of poverty, gender inequality, and lack of education. The rise in adolescent involvement raises urgent questions about social welfare and health education.
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