VOICED: Cypriot priest helps hundreds of prostitutes

VOICED: Cypriot priest helps hundreds of prostitutes

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10th Grade - University

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Father Sarvas has supported over 300 women forced into prostitution in Cyprus, many of whom arrived on artist visas. These women were misled into thinking they would work in the entertainment industry but were exploited instead. Despite the Cypriot government's abolition of artist visas under EU pressure, trafficking persists. Father Sarvas provides shelter and medical aid to these women, facing significant personal risk, including a bounty on his head.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial expectation of the women who came to Cyprus on artist visas?

To work as teachers

To work as waitresses or dancers

To work in agriculture

To work in the tech industry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Cypriot government take under EU pressure?

Implemented stricter visa requirements

Abolished artist visas

Introduced new work permits

Increased border security

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Despite the abolition of artist visas, what issue persists in Cyprus?

Continued trafficking of women

Rise in local unemployment

Decline in entertainment jobs

Increase in tourism

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of support does Father Sarvas provide to the women?

Financial aid

Legal assistance

Shelter and medical help

Job training

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What risk does Father Sarvas face due to his efforts?

Loss of funding

Legal prosecution

A bounty on his head

Social ostracism