14/06/2023
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Pimping in Papua New Guinea has become a lucrative, profitable and quick revenue generating money ๐ต making business. "Pimping" (noun) can best be described as luring someone into having s*x with the promise of gifts, money, material wealth, and without any form of affection or love.
Pimps are referred to as pr******tes but in a polite and friendly way and are mostly males. These males are professionals or conmen whom their main objectives is to lure adolescents women, young girls and other vulnerable population to engage in high risk s*xual activities with the person who has the financial resources and wealth. In other words, they (pimps) solicit (get) or procure customers for a pr******te or a brothel usually in return for a share of the earnings.
According to Garry etal., more often than not, the pr******tes are female. Pimps often lure their victims into prostitution under the pretense of a love relationship, specifically targeting adolescents who have escaped physical or s*xual violence at home and are vulnerable economically, socially, and s*xually.
The last 15 years into the COVID-19 Pandemic era has taught us all many lessons, so much has happened. With rapid rise in new infrastructure developments whilst noting increased usage & accessibility of technology and services particularly mobile and internet services has greatly affected people's way of life. With the rural-urban migration, more people have moved into the urban centers and cities in search of better life. However, this has raised concerns in the cities due to increased socio-economic problems and human rights issues such as increased poverty, unemployment going up, high turnover of school drop-outs , high costs of living, illegal settlement, illegal land grabbing, high rates of r**e & s*xual violence, prostitution, stigma & discrimination, law โ & order issues, etc.
People's general understanding and perception on certain aspects of social & cultural obligations as well as upholding Christian values and beliefs have changed. Families are torn apart as a result of polygamous practices all because of s*xual immorality so as increase in many fatherless and motherless children including orphans.
Most of the pimping are consensual especially for s*xually active mature women. The area of concern lies around women ages 15-25 who are in their teens unaware of their s*xual exploitation by experienced men who take advantage of them and are often victims of r**e and s*xual harassment. They are trapped in there by their own bad decisions for a good number of years. Some die along the process simply because they felt unsafe to reach out to people or relevant authorities.
The highlights of new trend of activities happening includes married man providing for their concubines (side-sut) outside their matrimonial home away from their wife and kids. Instead of spending money ๐ต on expensive luxury hotels for one night stand, they rent their flats or units for a month which is the same for a night or two at the hotel and can visit them anytime in to fulfill their s*xual immoralities and desires. There is always an understanding that these women don't disturb or have nothing to do with the man's family ๐ช they life.
Those in the employment sector and owners of real estate, motels, lodges, guest (transit) homes, and hotels in the pretext of providing various hospitality and accommodation services allow these unforeseen events of illegal activities. Everybody is turning a blind eye yet we casually see speculation of images and of s*xual activities happening in these major hot-spots. No charges or penalties are being imposed on these premises or people responsible.
Provisions under the PNG Summary Offences Act 1977 (Section 55-57) criminalizes "selling of s*xual services. The Act also stipulates that it is a serious offence for those parties who provided a brothel or letting a room or premises for the purpose of prostitution.
Prostitution itself is illegal in Papua New Guinea, and those caught soliciting or engaging in prostitution could face fines or imprisonment. Additionally, the country has high rates of s*xual violence and exploitation, particularly of women and children, which often overlap with prostitution. The government and NGOs work to combat this issue through education, law enforcement, and economic empowerment programs for women.
There are no substantial (physical) evidence to provide or prove these allegations but the trail of stories by guests and onlookers prove to be shocking. The property owners, caretakers or managers are highly aware of this sensitive issue who are major players in pimping these group of young women (both employed & unemployed) and female pr******tes for their clients. Members of the LGBTQI community often referred to as key populations has significantly increased but are mobile and hard to track due to the stigma & discrimination they face everyday from public.
Tougher laws and penalties should be introduced and imposed on perpetrators and property owners who have aided or support towards the pimping business as prostitution or selling of s*x is illegal in PNG.
Stopping pimping and prostitution requires a concerted effort from multiple stakeholders. Here are some recommendations to address this issue: (copy paste)
1. Address the root causes of prostitution: Often individuals end up in prostitution due to poverty, homelessness, addictions, or trafficking. To tackle the issue, it's important to address these underlying causes.
2. Increase awareness: Society needs to be aware of the dark side of prostitution, the devastating impact it has on individuals involved, and the connections to criminal organizations.
3. Foster community collaboration: Communities should take responsibility in helping women in prostitution and connect them to essential services, social programs, and resources that empower them to exit the cycle of prostitution.
4. Law enforcement action: Police must take a strong stand against traffickers and pimps.
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