Prostitution in Georgia (country)

Prostitution in Georgia is illegal but widespread, particularly in the capital, Tbilisi.[1][2] Many NGO's attribute this to the harsh economic conditions according to the US State Department.[3] Prostitution occurs on the streets,[4] in bars, nightclubs,[5] hotels and brothels.[6] UNAIDS estimate there are 6,525 prostitutes in Georgia.[7]

The Black Sea resorts become a sex tourism destination in the summer months. Many prostitutes, mainly Central Asians and Russians from the North Caucasus come to the area. Due to the close proximity of the Turkish border, and no visa requirements for Turks, many men from Turkey come to the area to find prostitutes.[8]

Child prostitution is a problem in the country.[2][5]

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  2. ^ a b Morrison, Thea (11 January 2017). "PM Addresses Alleged Prostitution and Discrimination at Tbilisi Nightclubs". Georgia Today on the Web. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  3. ^ "Country Report on Human Rights Practices in Georgia". State.gov. 11 March 2008. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
  4. ^ "Georgia". SWAN. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  5. ^ a b Mielnikiewicz, Justyna; Rimple, Paul (1 August 2014). "Georgia: Teenage Prostitution Part of a Bigger Problem". Eurasianet. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  6. ^ Kharshiladze, Giorgi; Ghudushauri, Giorgi (15 January 2015). "No comment - What happens outside Tbilisi's brothels". GeorgianJournal. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  7. ^ "Sex workers: Population size estimate - Number, 2016". www.aidsinfoonline.org. UNAIDS. Archived from the original on 4 June 2019. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  8. ^ Imedaishvili, Nata (8 July 2012). "Locals Helpless As Sex Tourism Hits Georgian Black Sea Village". RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty. Retrieved 18 February 2018.