Save the Red Light District, that was the motto of the demonstration in Amsterdam, which was attended by several hundred people. The ‘sinful mile’ of the Dutch capital must be moved.
Background to the rise of sex workers in the world-famous Dutch metropolis: The city council wants to banish the red light district from the famous inner city district of De Wallen to an ‘erotic center’ in a suburb of Amsterdam.
Women wore masks
The peaceful demonstration marched through the city center towards City Hall, with dozens of women wearing masks to avoid being recognized.
Before the members of the ‘Sinful Mile’ entered the barricades, more than 20,000 people, including ordinary residents of the area, had already signed a petition against the move. Instead, they are demanding better crowd control and more police oversight. , especially at night.
Source: Krone
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