Data & graphics
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Dataset
CSV: one row per country JSON: everything, with sources
The CSV has the model and the status of every question. The JSON holds the full profiles: summaries, provisions, legislation, pending items, statistics and every source with its access date.
Embed the map
Paste this into your page. The map is interactive and links back to each country profile.
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Graphics
Square 1200×1200 PNG for social posts, Pinterest and articles. Updated whenever the data changes. Open one for its direct link, share buttons and embed code.
Where is prostitution legal?
Where is selling sex legal?
Where is paying for sex a crime?
Where are brothels legal?
Where can sex workers advertise?One map per continent
One graphic per country
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