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Ruhama Ruhama is an Irish NGO which works with women affected by prostitution. www.ruhama.ie

We provide a support service to women currently involved in prostitution, women who have a history of prostitution and victims of s*x trafficking.

Leaving exploitation is not the same as recovering. 💜 The harms don't stop when the exploitation does. They follow women...
14/10/2026

Leaving exploitation is not the same as recovering. 💜

The harms don't stop when the exploitation does. They follow women into their health, their housing, their work and their relationships, often for years.

UK research found that nearly 80% of women survivors of trafficking still reported depression, anxiety or PTSD well over a year after escaping.

Recovery takes time, safety and specialist, trauma-informed support. An exit route is only the start.

Commercial s*xual exploitation is gender-based violence. Survivors deserve support that lasts. 🧡

Ruhama supports all people, regardless of background or circumstance, with free, confidential support every step of the way.

Text REACH to 50100, call us at Freephone 1800 020 202, or visit ruhama.ie.

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We won’t fully address gender based violence until we address commercial s*xual exploitation. gender-based violence, we...
13/10/2026

We won’t fully address gender based violence until we address commercial s*xual exploitation. gender-based violence, we need to address commercial s*xual exploitation. 💜

It is ongoing, it is traumatising, and it is deeply gendered. It happens to women because they are women.

Ireland has made real progress. Buying s*x has been a crime since 2017, and the national DSGBV strategy now recognises prostitution as a form of violence against women. But that recognition needs to show up everywhere else too.

A recognition of the harms of commercial s*xual exploitation must be included in all policy on women and girls, with exit routes and supports that last.

Ruhama supports all people, regardless of background or circumstance, with free, confidential support every step of the way.

Text REACH to 50100, call us at Freephone 1800 020 202, or visit ruhama.ie

Partnerships open pathways to work. 💜 Today we joined the Irish Hotels Federation Dublin People Network to talk to emplo...
12/10/2026

Partnerships open pathways to work. 💜

Today we joined the Irish Hotels Federation Dublin People Network to talk to employers in the hospitality sector about creating more inclusive workplaces.

Our Bridge to Work programme supports women impacted by prostitution and trafficking to gain the skills, confidence and experience they need to find work. Employers partner with us by offering placements, internships and pathways into employment.

Good work gives women independence, stability and a way out of the s*x trade.

Thank you to the IHF for inviting us. If you're an employer and want to know more, get in touch.

Today is National Coming Out Day. 💜 Ireland has come a long way, and that's worth celebrating. But coming out still isn'...
11/10/2026

Today is National Coming Out Day. 💜

Ireland has come a long way, and that's worth celebrating. But coming out still isn't equally easy for everyone, and for some people it isn't safe at all.

In our work, we meet people who are carrying things they can't say out loud. It might be who they are, or what they're going through right now. Being afraid of judgement keeps people quiet, and exploitation thrives in that silence.

Whether to come out, and when, is always your call. Our job is to make sure that if you reach out, you're always met with respect.

Everyone deserves to live safely and with pride. 🌈

Ruhama supports all people, regardless of background or circumstance, with free, confidential support every step of the way.

Text REACH to 50100, call us at Freephone 1800 020 202, or visit ruhama.ie.

A safe exit requires a safe place to go. 💜 Every woman who leaves exploitation deserves somewhere safe to land. Our rese...
09/10/2026

A safe exit requires a safe place to go. 💜

Every woman who leaves exploitation deserves somewhere safe to land.

Our research, Room for Recovery, found "serious shortcomings in accommodation for victims of s*x trafficking" in Ireland. Safe, stable housing is where recovery begins, and it can't be left to chance.

Every day, Ruhama stands alongside women affected by prostitution and s*x trafficking, with casework, counselling, trauma therapy and outreach across Dublin, Limerick and Cork-Kerry.

But s*xual exploitation and trafficking happen all over Ireland. Specialist services need to reflect that reality. 📍

Women harmed by trafficking should not experience homelessness. Ireland needs specialist, gender-specific accommodation. 🚪✨

Read the research:https://www.ruhama.ie/wp-content/uploads/Ruhama-Room-for-Recovery-Full-Report-2.pdf


Ruhama supports all people, regardless of background or circumstance, with free, confidential support every step of the way.

Text REACH to 50100, call us at Freephone 1800 020 202, or visit ruhama.ie.

Safety must be built to last. 💜 Leaving s*xual exploitation isn't one brave moment. It's a long road, and no woman shoul...
08/10/2026

Safety must be built to last. 💜

Leaving s*xual exploitation isn't one brave moment. It's a long road, and no woman should walk it alone.

Many women were carrying trauma long before they were exploited. Then comes the shame and stigma that can make asking for help feel impossible.

That's why stability matters:
🏠 A safe home
💷 Money to live on
🩺 Healthcare
💬 Someone to talk to
🤝 Friends they can trust

Without them, the risk of being exploited again is real.

She is not defined by what was done to her. She is a whole person, and recovery means supporting all of her.

Help us build safety that lasts. 💜

Ruhama supports all people, regardless of background or circumstance, with free, confidential support every step of the way.

Text REACH to 50100, call us at Freephone 1800 020 202, or visit ruhama.ie.

S*xual exploitation is a form of gender-based violence. It belongs in the DSGBV conversation. 💜 It takes many forms: Pro...
07/10/2026

S*xual exploitation is a form of gender-based violence. It belongs in the DSGBV conversation. 💜

It takes many forms:

Prostitution and the commercial s*x trade

Trafficking for s*xual exploitation

Online s*xual exploitation

Survival s*x

Forced marriage

Swipe to see why forced marriage is on this list 👉

Forced marriage happens when one or both people do not freely and fully consent. Exploitation of forced marriage is explicitly included in EU anti-trafficking law.

Many women affected by s*xual exploitation were already carrying trauma and marginalisation before they were exploited. Shame and stigma can make it harder still to reach out. When exploitation is missing from the DSGBV picture, these women are more likely to be missed.

At Ruhama, we see this every day. We are the only specialist frontline NGO in Ireland working specifically with women affected by prostitution and s*x trafficking, and we've been by their side since 1989. Our services are free and confidential.

Including s*xual exploitation in DSGBV planning, training and funding is essential to reaching the women who need us. 💜

Need support? Text REACH to 50100 or call 1800 020202.

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The frontline sees what systems miss. 💜 Our Annual Report is coming soon. 📖 It offers insight into s*xual exploitation i...
06/10/2026

The frontline sees what systems miss. 💜

Our Annual Report is coming soon. 📖

It offers insight into s*xual exploitation in Ireland and the issues faced by the women we support, shaped by the experiences of the women we walk alongside every day.

Because the people closest to the problem often see it first, and clearest.

Stay tuned. ✨

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Know S*x Trafficking: free two-part training for frontline professionals in CorkS*x trafficking is often hidden, and the...
05/10/2026

Know S*x Trafficking: free two-part training for frontline professionals in Cork

S*x trafficking is often hidden, and the people best placed to spot the signs are frequently those who already work alongside women in their day-to-day roles.

Know S*x Trafficking is a two-part training course from Ruhama on identifying the signs of trafficking for the purpose of s*xual exploitation and responding in a trauma-informed way. The sessions are designed primarily for frontline professionals whose work brings them into contact with vulnerable women, including those in health, social care, housing, justice, education and community services.

📅 Thursday 5 and Thursday 12 November 2026
🕤 9.30am to 1pm
📍 Kinvara House, Dublin Hill, Cork, T23 FDK2
💜 Free to attend

To book your place, email [email protected]

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Seeking Safety is back at Ruhama 💙 Seeking Safety is a coping skills programme that helps women find safety from trauma ...
05/10/2026

Seeking Safety is back at Ruhama 💙

Seeking Safety is a coping skills programme that helps women find safety from trauma and/or addiction. It's present-focused, hopeful and built around choice and empowerment.

✨ No need to retell your trauma story
✨ You don't need to have both trauma and addiction issues
✨ No need to be abstinent or "ready" to start
✨ Delivered in group or individual sessions

You are met exactly where you are.

Interested in taking part? Get in touch at [email protected]

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4 Castle Street
Dublin
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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