Renate van der Zee

Renate van der Zee, a journalist with over a decade of experience researching the sex trade in Amsterdam, reveals the dark side of the city's Red Light District. She discusses the harsh realities faced by women controlled by pimps, forced to earn exorbitant amounts or face dire consequences. Renate highlights the troubling link between legalization and increased trafficking, as well as the emotional manipulation used by traffickers. Her shift in perspective from supporting legal brothels to advocating for change underscores the critical need for awareness and action surrounding these issues.