Indian Women Seek Exit from Prostitution

Salma Begum and Salena Begum are clear about one thing: they want prostitution abolished in India, as Barbara Borst reports. Salena Begum, left, in a maroon sari, still works in prostitution as she saves money to launch a laundry business with Asma Bibi, right, and other women. Photo by Barbara Borst By Barbara Borst Kolkata, India –The two women, who are not related, were forced into prostitution as adolescents. Now in their mid-30s, they are trying to get out. Wrapped in saris – Salma in orange, green and yellow, Salena in embroidered maroon — they … Continue reading Indian Women Seek Exit from Prostitution