The Archive · 1937

Abolition of Brothels

Dealing with the problem of aboli-on of licenced or tolerated. houses, the delegates voted in favour of the abolition as a final goal for the eradication. of white-slavery. Tt was decided that educational measures. be taken for the formation of 9 favour able public opinion In those countries In the Bast In which tolerated brothels s{ill exist and that abolition should In all cases be anticipated or accompanied by administrative, medlfeal and social measures in order 10 guarantee the permanence of its success.

Interesting reports were made of the beneficial nativities of voluntary organizations, their readiness to tend. their activities and to give their ce-operation in a greater measure inthe social welfare work.

the success in the appointment in-a number of countries in the East sie of women officials on work. con-

ER, at ete eae peel eae, ug. 8, larger Altogether eleven meetings were held between February 2 and February 13, during which the cent fence was convinced that a. closer ce-operation between the authorities the most essential factor of action against white-slavery. Attention was also drawn to the need of closer ce-operation between the Chinese police and the police of foreign concessions and settlements on the coast of China in the fight against this evil.

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