The fight against prostitution and human trafficking requires perseverance. As the founder of RealStars, I have seen doors open and close, and it would be interesting to visualize a timeline of progress and setbacks. Raising awareness has its benefits, but at the same time, we already know what should have been done yesterday. RealStars is… Read more »
Once again, RealStars marked the EU Anti-Trafficking Day with a series of activities. In the morning, we were at Posthuset 7A to meet office workers, while on Drottninggatan, we informed the public. The hotel industry remains a crucial and growing partner in the fight against trafficking, and we are grateful for the hotels that have… Read more »
During my recent visit to the Stockholm District Court, I had the opportunity to observe a trial concerning the purchase of “sexual services.” The experience evoked many thoughts and emotions, not only about the crimes but also about society’s perception and the court’s handling of the case. The man on trial is in his 30s… Read more »
Hi! My name is Fanny Nyrén, and I am the new intern at RealStars for the fall. I have long been engaged in the fight against sex trafficking and prostitution, which led me to seek out organizations like RealStars. With a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies, I have gained valuable insights into global issues such… Read more »
RealStars once again participated in the Book Fair. It was an experience filled with engagement and important conversations. This year, we focused on spreading specific knowledge about the Gothenburg police’s inaction regarding the high-profile Swish list containing 229 names of potential sex buyers linked to a pimping case from last summer. Every name counts. At… Read more »
In “Generous Men,” Maria Balck narrates the harsh reality of life as a “sugar babe.” After a divorce that leads to a financial crisis, sugar dating becomes a last resort for Maria. She soon discovers that the sugar dating website is, in fact, a sex marketplace, and the author quickly finds herself in prostitution with… Read more »
RealStars has finally kicked off the school project for the autumn semester! Our process leaders Christine and Tekla have been out on the first school visits of the semester in Stockholm and Gothenburg to give lectures on Fair Sex, prostitution, and other forms of sexual violence and harassment. Last week the school project in Gothenburg… Read more »
Hello! My name is Louise Palm, and this fall I will be interning at RealStars. I am in my final year of my bachelor’s degree in investigative criminology, and I am very much looking forward to spending this upcoming time working towards a world free from trafficking. I applied to RealStars because I want to… Read more »
The 19th century witnessed the abolition of legal slavery. The 20th century granted people worldwide the right to vote. Could the 21st century be the one that consigns prostitution to the dustbin of history? This is the hope of the global prostitution abolitionist movement, which convened for its Fourth World Congress in Montreal this June…. Read more »
This year, Anna Lidén made her debut as an author with the autobiographical book Blunda och tänk på något annat (eng. Close Your Eyes and Think About Something Else). In it, she recounts her journey into prostitution and drug addiction, as well as the long and challenging road to escaping exploitation. “The book is well-written… Read more »
