Andalusian media outlets bring an end to adult classified ads

More than 20 editors and directors of media outlets based in Andalucía, including SUR's Manuel Castillo, signed a good practice agreement with regional president Susana Díaz in Seville on Wednesday.

The pioneering agreement, which puts an end to adult classified advertisements, also calls for this practice to be extended across all of Spain.

The Junta and the media outlets have agreed to make Andalucía a space free of sex advertisements, commonly known as 'adult relaxation ads', conscious of the fact that these are just the tip of the iceberg in situations that threaten the dignity and the fundamental rights of those, especially of women and young girls, involved in prostitution or sexual slavery.

Díaz expressed her thanks and pride to the media chiefs for this major step forward which she described as an example of commitment and social responsibility in the defence of good practices and codes of conduct which would help to create a better world.

The Andalusian president expressed her concern that Spain had become one of the largest consumers of prostitution in the Europe, especially when the vast majority of people involved are there against their will.

Susana Díaz also said that this agreement was the precursor to a law that she is convinced the regional government will soon approve against mistreatment and sexual exploitation.