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SIT Study Abroad: Netherlands: Human Trafficking, Sex Trade

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Program Overview

Unpack historical and contemporary debates about sex work in a global context, and study human trafficking and its role in forced labor. In Amsterdam, meet sex workers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and academics to examine the legal, social, and political dimensions of sex industries. Explore intersections of gender, race, colonialism, economics, and human rights, while evaluating efforts to counter human trafficking. With a focus on Amsterdam and the Red-Light District, apply a global lens to debates around sex work.

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Program Highlights

Meet with local experts and practitioners including sex workers and professionals in European-wide NGOs fighting against human trafficking.
Explore the transformation of Amsterdam’s famous Red-Light District.
Complete independent research on a topic of your choice.
Go on an excursion to the Hague, the administrative capital of the Netherlands and home of the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.
Synthesize possible strategies for mitigating human trafficking in an op-ed.

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
All Program Activity Costs
Medical / Accident Insurance
Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Academic Credit

Program Details

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Locations

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands

Fields & Subjects

  • Social Sciences
  • Human Rights Advocacy

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2026, 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Summer

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • Some college credit, no degree

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Home-stays

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Physical Exam/Health Records
  • Transcript
  • Other
  • Online Application

Age Requirement

18-30

Refund Policy

Refund with conditions

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GoAbroad Top Rated Provider 2025 - Notable Mention
GoAbroad Innovation Awards 2024 Winner - Marketing & Digital Media
Innovation in Marketing & Digital Media Winner 2022
Innovative Student Video 2021 Finalist
Innovative New Program – Study Abroad 2021 Finalist
Innovation in Crisis Response 2020 Winner
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