Prostitution in Myanmar

Prostitution in Myanmar (also known as Burma) is illegal,^[1] but widespread.^[2] Prostitution is a major social issue that particularly affects women and children. UNAIDS estimate there to be 66,000 prostitutes in the country.^[3]

Women are often lured into prostitution with the promise of legitimate jobs, substantially higher pay, and because their low educational levels makes it difficult for them to find jobs elsewhere. In many instances, such women come from remote regions.^[4]

^ "Burma". State.gov. Archived from the original on 26 February 2009. Retrieved 16 January 2018.
^ Liebetrau, Eric. "BOOK REVIEW: The Burma Chronicles". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
^ "Sex workers: Population size estimate - Number, 2016". www.aidsinfoonline.org. UNAIDS. Archived from the original on 4 June 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
^ Chelala, Cesar. "Women, prostitution, and AIDS". THE STATE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH. Archived from the original on 28 March 2007. Retrieved 11 January 2007.

[1] "Burma". State.gov. Archived from the original on 26 February 2009. Retrieved 16 January 2018.

[2] Liebetrau, Eric. "BOOK REVIEW: The Burma Chronicles". Charleston City Paper. Retrieved 24 July 2018.

[3] "Sex workers: Population size estimate - Number, 2016". www.aidsinfoonline.org. UNAIDS. Archived from the original on 4 June 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2018.

[4] Chelala, Cesar. "Women, prostitution, and AIDS". THE STATE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH. Archived from the original on 28 March 2007. Retrieved 11 January 2007.

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