Aid and Help for Sex Workers in Finland
Help and Supporting Sex Workers in Finland: A Guide to Available Resources
This guide aims to provide an overview of the support available in Finland for sex workers, including those who may be victims of human trafficking or in need of HIV-related services. Finland offers a range of support systems for sex workers, providing essential services and advocacy for their rights and safety. Below are key organizations offering such support.
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1. Pro-tukipiste
- About: Pro-tukipiste provides confidential, free of charge and anonymous support and health services for people working in the sex and erotic industries in Finland
- Services Provided:
- Online group support, peer support, advice, and community engagement.
- Health and well-being support, including safer sex practices and STD testing.
- Locations:
- Helsinki: Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 B, 5th floor, 00100 HELSINKI
Phone: +358 (0)40 650 3705
- Tampere: Aleksis Kiven katu 10 E 55, 3rd floor, 33210 TAMPERE
Phone: +358 (0)45 265 0480
- Turku: Yliopistonkatu 24 A 18, 5th floor, 20100 TURKU
Phone: +358 (0)44 493 8989
- Website: Pro-tukipiste Finland
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2. Victim Support Finland (RIKU)
- About: Provides support services to victims of crime, including those exploited through prostitution.
- Services Provided:
- Practical advice, emotional support, and assistance in coping with crime experiences.
- Contact: Victim Support Finland 116 006, Legal advice 0800 161 177
- Website: Victim Support Finland
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3. Help for Victims of Human Trafficking
- About: Offers specialized support for victims of human trafficking, including safe housing, health care, and legal aid.
- Contact: Duty phone: +358 2954 63 177
- Email: ihmiskauppa.auttamisjarjestelma@migri.fi
- Website: Help for Victims of Human Trafficking Finland
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4. Hivpoint
- About: Provides services related to HIV and other STIs, crucial for sex workers' health.
- Services Provided:
- Free and anonymous HIV testing, counseling, and support for people living with HIV.
- Contact: Phone helpline +358 207 465 705
- Location: Hermannin rantatie 2 B, 00580 Helsinki (visiting address)
- Website: Hivpoint Finland
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The above organizations in Finland offer a variety of services to support the health, rights, and well-being of sex workers. From legal assistance to health care and emotional support, these resources are invaluable for anyone involved in the sex industry in Finland.
This guide aims to provide an overview of the support available in Finland for sex workers, including those who may be victims of human trafficking or in need of HIV-related services. Finland offers a range of support systems for sex workers, providing essential services and advocacy for their rights and safety. Below are key organizations offering such support.
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1. Pro-tukipiste
- About: Pro-tukipiste provides confidential, free of charge and anonymous support and health services for people working in the sex and erotic industries in Finland
- Services Provided:
- Online group support, peer support, advice, and community engagement.
- Health and well-being support, including safer sex practices and STD testing.
- Locations:
- Helsinki: Urho Kekkosen katu 4-6 B, 5th floor, 00100 HELSINKI
Phone: +358 (0)40 650 3705
- Tampere: Aleksis Kiven katu 10 E 55, 3rd floor, 33210 TAMPERE
Phone: +358 (0)45 265 0480
- Turku: Yliopistonkatu 24 A 18, 5th floor, 20100 TURKU
Phone: +358 (0)44 493 8989
- Website: Pro-tukipiste Finland
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2. Victim Support Finland (RIKU)
- About: Provides support services to victims of crime, including those exploited through prostitution.
- Services Provided:
- Practical advice, emotional support, and assistance in coping with crime experiences.
- Contact: Victim Support Finland 116 006, Legal advice 0800 161 177
- Website: Victim Support Finland
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3. Help for Victims of Human Trafficking
- About: Offers specialized support for victims of human trafficking, including safe housing, health care, and legal aid.
- Contact: Duty phone: +358 2954 63 177
- Email: ihmiskauppa.auttamisjarjestelma@migri.fi
- Website: Help for Victims of Human Trafficking Finland
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4. Hivpoint
- About: Provides services related to HIV and other STIs, crucial for sex workers' health.
- Services Provided:
- Free and anonymous HIV testing, counseling, and support for people living with HIV.
- Contact: Phone helpline +358 207 465 705
- Location: Hermannin rantatie 2 B, 00580 Helsinki (visiting address)
- Website: Hivpoint Finland
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The above organizations in Finland offer a variety of services to support the health, rights, and well-being of sex workers. From legal assistance to health care and emotional support, these resources are invaluable for anyone involved in the sex industry in Finland.
