In part one we started discussing CFU’s proposal to completely decriminalize prostitution. And CFU are not alone in their mindset. In the article ”Tearing up the Sex Trade Law is the only sane thing to do (Att riva upp sexköpslagen är det enda vettiga)” Louise Persson is has some doubts about the Sex Trade Law…. Read more »
RealStars are looking for two process leaders!
Fair Sex: The network and creative expressions is the collective name for our new project which is financed by Allmänna arvsfonden. In this project we will create web based interactive teaching aids about sex, trafficking and human rights for young people. The second part of the project is about stimulating young people to do things… Read more »
Continuation of the government’s plan of action against prostitution & human trading
In a report from BRÅ (The Stockholm Criminologyl Symposium) which was presented in 2011, a list has been made regarding the government’s plan of action against prostitution and human trade for sexual purposes. The report presents certain statistics regarding the matter. – 2 out of 3 alleged perpetrators are men and 1 out of 3… Read more »
March 8 – Starting early with a new campaign
The International Women’s Day, a day to take note of and to acknowledge strong women is usually how we explain it. Like we say at RealStars: We are all stars and can all do something for others and fight for freedom and human rights. Realstars is at Världskulturmuseet and celebrates tonight at 7. We are… Read more »
The great trafficking affair in Gothenburg
Sentence was passed at Hovrätten in western Sweden September 21 last year. It was a trial for a large prostitution affair. It’s a vast sentencing which is based on the one from the Local Court in May. There were a large amount of young Romanian women involved and six Romanian men on trial. The testimony of the… Read more »
The International Women’s Day, March 8th
On The International Women’s Day 3/8 Amnesty and Ladyfest Göteborg will arrange a party to celebrate amazing women who fight for their freedoms and rights. The party will be at Världskulturmuseet and begins at 7PM after the March 8th demonstration. Matilda Berggren will be the MC of the evening. The evening comes with exciting seminars… Read more »
”Women from The Baltic are mainly the ones who are strippers”
Earlier in February Aftonbladet reported about a statement from The Moderate Party member Göran Jämting where he sympathizes with men who pay for sex and said: “there are actually men who never find a woman”. The statement was regarding whether a strip club in Åre should be given a license to sell alcohol. Jämting’s statements… Read more »
Should the Sex Purchase Act be decriminalised? Part 1
In 1999, Sweden was the first country to introduce a sex purchasing law that made it illegal to buy sexual services, but not to sell them. Other countries, such as Iceland and Norway have followed Sweden’s approach. The United Kingdom also has similar legislation. Even though prostitution is legal, the buyer can be charged if… Read more »
RealStars should become bigger and more notable in 2013
RealStars can look back on an eventful 2012 with many successful activities. All thanks to valuable aid, cooperation and inspiration in our work. We have affected locally, nationally and on EU level. Our most successful year since our beginnings in 2010. We want to take the lead in the defense of everyone’s equality and Fair… Read more »
2012: A year of rape
A year has passed and a lot has happened. Many good things but also many bad things. Previously, about 5000 rapes are reported every year in Sweden. That’s more than in our neighboring countries. This is good and bad, of course terrible that so many people are victims of sexual assaults, but the fact that… Read more »