Women in the shelter were entitled to hold work permits and were offered training in such areas as professional makeup artistry, manicure and pedicure techniques, English and computer skills in order to broaden their employment opportunities in Israel and at home.

One can t get a manicure in Amsterdam without booking an appointment two weeks in advance, but men can buy sex anytime and at an attractive price. The legalization of prostitution in October 2000 merely codified a long standing Dutch tradition of tolerance towards buying and selling sex.