Resolved: Soroptimists condemn prostitution as violence against women

Keynote speaker Victor Malarek, author of The Johns – Sex for Sale and the Men Who Buy It, shared information on the demand side of sex trafficking. Following his presentation, Resolution 1, resolving that Soroptimist clubs condemn prostitution as violence against women, was passed by the delegates and will go to the clubs for ratification.

Immediately following the passage of Resolution 1, SIA President-elect Sharon Fisher and Victor Malarek held a press conference on the steps of CraigsList headquarters, to announce Soroptimist’s position against prostitution – the world’s oldest oppression. Here’s the link to one of the stories:

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/leading-human-rights-groups-to-protest-at-craigslists-hq-on-70810-97638304.html