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851 People Assisted for Prostitution in the Valencian Community

The In Género association denounces administrative obstacles hindering access to basic rights for individuals in irregular situations.

Generic image of social vulnerability and administrative barriers.
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Generic image of social vulnerability and administrative barriers.

The In Género association assisted 851 individuals engaged in prostitution in the Valencian Community during 2025, many in irregular administrative situations, hindering access to fundamental rights.

The entity has presented its 2025 Intervention Report, based on direct assistance, which highlights a reality marked by precariousness, social lack of protection, and difficulties in accessing basic rights. The national coordinator of In Género, Miguel Ángel del Olmo, has denounced “institutional racism” due to the obstacles faced by those assisted, especially those in irregular administrative situations.
According to the report, 48.46% of non-Spanish migrant individuals assisted are in an irregular situation, while 9.26% are in the process of regularization. Furthermore, nearly 40% of those assisted do not have a health card in the Valencian Community, a situation that exacerbates their vulnerability.
The majority profile consists of cis women (89.78%), with an average age of 34 years, mainly from Colombia, Venezuela, Romania, Brazil, and Paraguay. Coordinator Miguel Ángel del Olmo noted that the Valencian Community has a higher percentage of Spanish individuals engaged in prostitution compared to other territories. Regional coordinator Sara Rocamora highlighted that over 83% financially support family members, demonstrating the link between prostitution, precariousness, and lack of work alternatives.
The document also indicates that 17.92% of those assisted showed indicators compatible with sexual exploitation and 2.35% with possible trafficking for sexual exploitation. The association emphasizes the need for support, protection, and effective access to resources.
In Género calls for strengthening public policies, reducing administrative hurdles for regularization, and improving comprehensive care. Obstacles such as residency registration or obtaining a health card are barriers that affect daily life. The entity, active in the Valencian Community since 2021, engages in intermediation, legal, health, social, and labor support, as well as political advocacy.
The report emerges in a context where various entities point to the vulnerability of the Valencian Community to sexual exploitation and trafficking. Reports like that from Cáritas identify the Valencian territory as a high-risk area. In Género insists that the response must address the structural causes of exclusion, such as administrative irregularity and the lack of work alternatives.

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