Sex work
The Lost Daughters of Bousbir
In 1930s Casablanca, a walled district called Bousbir drew European tourists with promises of “exotic” pleasure. But behind its ornate gates, hundreds of Moroccan women and girls were imprisoned by the French colonial authorities. Their stories are preserved in the desperate letters of families who tried to free them.
Cracking Down for the Olympics
Earlier this year, 17 organizations issued a report accusing French authorities of “forcefully” evicting vulnerable communities across Paris ahead of the Olympic Games, including sex workers. They mentioned “increased repression” by authorities, warning of detrimental consequences for the safety and well-being of women.