The war in Ukraine
The reality of war Over the last few weeks, several million Ukrainians have been forced to leave their country for their own safety. Hundreds of them have found refuge in Switzerland. Hardly anyone does not know a family that has welcomed a Ukrainian ...
Dignity, basis of Perla’s vision
It was during our very first visit to the prostitutes that the notion of dignity came up. As we saw these persons, without any hope for their future nor any brightness in their eyes, this notion immediately came to mind: dignity seemed to have no meaning for most of the people we met.
Our false beliefs
As I began as an aid worker with victims of human trafficking, I held many beliefs and preconceived notions as follows:hese women had sought this life in some way. Either by a naive choice, or to make a quick buck, or whatever …., I admit that I did not g ...
A new start for Sandy
For the past few months, Sandy* has been receiving support from Perla. Sandy had a very hard time working in prostitution, she was suffering morally and physically. Isolated, she had a heavy burden on her shoulder, and like many other prostitutes, had hid ...