Very young woman enter sex trade in Cambodia because of strong demand for virgin girls from men who patronize prostitutes, a humanitarian group said in a report Friday.
More than one-third of female sex workers surveyed for the report by the International Organization for Migration said they entered the sector through the sale of their virginity.
"Like other Asian men, they (Cambodian men) have a strong cultural desire for virginity," said Eleanor Brown, author of a report on sexual exploitation in Cambodia.
Some Asian cultures believe that sleeping with young virgins helps preserve virility and vitality.
The report said 203 women and girls working in brothels and places like nightclubs and bars were interviewed in depth for the study.
The average age of girls who sold their virginity was 16-17 years old, it said.
Though some girls sold their virginity voluntarily, many were tricked into the trade by friends and relatives or were forced by poverty and domestic violence into it, the report said.
"While in the majority of instances this trade appears to be voluntary for women and girls selling their virginity, there was a high use of force and incapacitation through drugs or alcohol at the time of commercial sex," it said.
It said 18 percent of women and girls were incapacitated in some way, with up to 10 percent being completely unconscious.
The findings indicated that Cambodian men, who accounted for 49 percent of the market for virgins, are the primary customers for commercial sex trafficking, especially the trade in virgins, the report said. Other Asian clients were Chinese, Japanese, South Koreans, Taiwanese, Thais and Filipinos, it said.
Westerners accounted for 9 percent, it said.
The study was conducted in Siam Reap and Koh Kong provinces and in the city of Sihanoukville, which are trafficking "hot spots" in northwestern and southwestern Cambodia mainly because of their links with tourism and foreign-led demand, IOM said.
Thirty-eight percent of the women and girls interviewed had their virginity sold, and they collected an average of US$482 (EUR347), the report said. In most cases middlemen pocketed sizable amounts from the deals, Brown said.
Trafficking of women and girls for sexual exploitation is widespread in Cambodia, which has weak law enforcement. In recent years, authorities have stepped up efforts to crack down on sex offenders, but have focused on Westerners who prey on children.
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Virgin Holidays + Hip Hotels
Virgin Holidays + Hip Hotels is a new chapter in luxury travel. We know as our lives get busier our leisure time is ever more precious. We want to be certain of making a decision we will not regret - we want experiences that will stay with us for the rest of our lives.
Our collection and been personally vetted and selected by Hip Hotels author Herbert Ypma. His stunning photography and personal take on the destination is so much more refreshing than the usual travel website spiel. With over three decades of travel experience, the Virgin team share their favourite tips to tempt you off the beaten track. The Insider information will whet your appetite for the best things to see, do, try, eat and drink during your stay. So, what makes it into the collection?
The answer is hotels of varying styles, budgets and settings combining fabulous design, incredible architecture and heart-stopping locations. Hip stands for highly individual places.
"Its something done well and something that's authentic. It's what belongs" (Herbert Ypma)
This seductive collection will have you packing your bags and planning your escape from the first page you turn.
The ultimate travel experience takes work - the beauty of our bespoke service, is that we give you access to a dedicated Travel Guru. Someone who will breathe life into your plans and move mountains to bring all the elements together.
Whether you're looking for the most pristine beaches, the most breathtaking architecture or the bars that turn out the fiercest cocktails, we'll bring you travel intelligence that can't be sourced anywhere else.
Forget Google, forget reading endless guides - save your energy to explore the local delights once you arrive at your destination. Your Travel Guru will take care of all the little details so you don't have to worry about a thing. Getting to the airport, your airport lounges, unforgettable experiences in your destination - nothing is too much trouble.
You will be personally met on arrival and all of our holidays include a private transfer to whisk you to your hotel (or car hire where necessary).
Visit Virgin Holidays + Hip Hotels at www.vhiphotels.co.uk
Our collection and been personally vetted and selected by Hip Hotels author Herbert Ypma. His stunning photography and personal take on the destination is so much more refreshing than the usual travel website spiel. With over three decades of travel experience, the Virgin team share their favourite tips to tempt you off the beaten track. The Insider information will whet your appetite for the best things to see, do, try, eat and drink during your stay. So, what makes it into the collection?
The answer is hotels of varying styles, budgets and settings combining fabulous design, incredible architecture and heart-stopping locations. Hip stands for highly individual places.
"Its something done well and something that's authentic. It's what belongs" (Herbert Ypma)
This seductive collection will have you packing your bags and planning your escape from the first page you turn.
The ultimate travel experience takes work - the beauty of our bespoke service, is that we give you access to a dedicated Travel Guru. Someone who will breathe life into your plans and move mountains to bring all the elements together.
Whether you're looking for the most pristine beaches, the most breathtaking architecture or the bars that turn out the fiercest cocktails, we'll bring you travel intelligence that can't be sourced anywhere else.
Forget Google, forget reading endless guides - save your energy to explore the local delights once you arrive at your destination. Your Travel Guru will take care of all the little details so you don't have to worry about a thing. Getting to the airport, your airport lounges, unforgettable experiences in your destination - nothing is too much trouble.
You will be personally met on arrival and all of our holidays include a private transfer to whisk you to your hotel (or car hire where necessary).
Visit Virgin Holidays + Hip Hotels at www.vhiphotels.co.uk
Virgin Management
Managing the Virgin group is a pretty full time job and we have developed a canny way of doing it that keeps it fresh and lively whatever the company does and wherever it is based.
At the centre, Virgin Management Ltd (VML) provides advisory and managerial support to all of the different Virgin companies and our specialist Sector teams around the world. Our people in London, New York and Sydney offer regional support and between us and the Sector teams we manage Virgin's interests across the whole of the Virgin Group.
VML's fastidious number-crunchers get to manage Virgin's financial assets in the group, our cheeky marketeers and spin doctors get to protect and maximise the value of the Virgin brand and our touchy-feely people teams ensure Virgin is an employer of choice
Seeing as the Virgin businesses are all so diverse and independent, we pretty much practice a collaborative and supportive style of custodianship. Some of us would like to wear special uniforms.
We give birth to new Virgin companies, encourage them to walk, hold their hands and then watch them on their way as they become fully-fledged members of the Virgin family. It can sometimes get quite emotional.
To help manage the growth and development of our Virgin family we have set up sector teams, each run by a Managing Partner. These bigwigs look after interests in aviation, media & telecom, financial services, health & wellness, leisure, and Green (clean technology) investments. The specialists keep our companies on their toes and ensure we keep developing better experiences and world beating products.
At the centre, Virgin Management Ltd (VML) provides advisory and managerial support to all of the different Virgin companies and our specialist Sector teams around the world. Our people in London, New York and Sydney offer regional support and between us and the Sector teams we manage Virgin's interests across the whole of the Virgin Group.
VML's fastidious number-crunchers get to manage Virgin's financial assets in the group, our cheeky marketeers and spin doctors get to protect and maximise the value of the Virgin brand and our touchy-feely people teams ensure Virgin is an employer of choice
Seeing as the Virgin businesses are all so diverse and independent, we pretty much practice a collaborative and supportive style of custodianship. Some of us would like to wear special uniforms.
We give birth to new Virgin companies, encourage them to walk, hold their hands and then watch them on their way as they become fully-fledged members of the Virgin family. It can sometimes get quite emotional.
To help manage the growth and development of our Virgin family we have set up sector teams, each run by a Managing Partner. These bigwigs look after interests in aviation, media & telecom, financial services, health & wellness, leisure, and Green (clean technology) investments. The specialists keep our companies on their toes and ensure we keep developing better experiences and world beating products.
Virgin Group's Corporate Responsibility and Sustainable Development Report 2010
Drum roll please… Introducing the very first Virgin Group report on corporate responsibility and sustainable development.
What is it?
Well, it’s a story that highlights the enormous range of corporate responsibility and sustainability issues the Virgin companies face operating in so many different sectors, and what we’re doing about them. Usually reports like this can be pretty dull and not many people read them so instead, we’ve put the customer at the centre of the story to make it more relevant to the reader. We’ve described different aspects of our customers’ lifestyles and the sustainability issues associated.
Where can i see it?
What is it?
Well, it’s a story that highlights the enormous range of corporate responsibility and sustainability issues the Virgin companies face operating in so many different sectors, and what we’re doing about them. Usually reports like this can be pretty dull and not many people read them so instead, we’ve put the customer at the centre of the story to make it more relevant to the reader. We’ve described different aspects of our customers’ lifestyles and the sustainability issues associated.
Where can i see it?
