Today, 19 November, is International Men’s Day. To commemorate the day, we encourage you to take the opportunity to discuss the male norm, male group dynamics and the macho culture of men. As Kristoffer Ahlström writes in newspaper DN today “Modern man, but the same man”. “Thank God there is a guy coming to talk… Read more »
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Talk more!! <3 (on the subject)
Recent visits to Marks Gymnasieskola, Lindholmens Tekniska Gymnasium and Cybergymnasiet in Gothenburg have offered intensive discussions, a load of creativity and huge engagement. Those that say that the youth of today are not engaged in society’s questions should really join RealStars out in the schools so we can prove this isn’t the case! High school… Read more »
Creative Processes!
An important part of RealStars work in high schools is the creative element, and impact. We believe that our youth can make a difference. Through art, film, photography, animation etc. the students have a channel to express themselves and shape their thoughts and ideas surrounding trafficking, the sex trade and fair sex. Throughout the autumn,… Read more »
Creativity at Täby Friskola!
Yesterday RealStars visited around 100 eager Year 9 students at Täby Friskola to lecture on trafficking and to inspire the students creatively. After the introductory group lecture to approximately 100 Year 9s on trafficking, prostitution and Fair Sex, the group was divided for the creative workshops. In their groups of five, the students produced collages… Read more »
“I think it was good that we got to discuss and express our opinions on what we learned”
During the last couple of weeks RealStars have visited multiple gymnasiums (High School) in the Stockholm region and will therefore be blogging frequently during the next couple of days in order to talk about all the exciting things we have been doing. A common theme throughout our school visits is that the students are encouraged… Read more »
RealStars exhibits young artist work at Kortedala Library the 14-28th of November
After the exhibition at Gothenburg’s City Library in coordination with the EUs anti trafficking day, it is not Kortedala Libra’s turn! RealStars continues its work by spreading knowledge bout the modern slavery going on in Europe by showing art created by the youth in Swedens gymnasiums and Folkhögskolor (Community College). The art pieces are part… Read more »
Charity exhibition for RealStars at Clarion Hotel Post the 31st of October
RealStars are collaborating with Clarion Hotel Post who stands behind Hotels Against Trafficking. The collaboration has ended in a charity exhibition on the 31st of October to take a stand against trafficking and prostitution, where art by Edin Dzanic is being shown. Part of the proceeds goes straight to supporting RealStars purpose. The collaboration has been… Read more »
Pubs for fair 6 – Campaign in Stockholm
On the EU anti trafficking day on October 18th, RealStars launched a cooperation with around ten pubs in Stockholm. In total, RealStars distributed about 6000 specially designed beer coasters with facts about trafficking, prostitution, and sex purchases to the pubs that had chosen to take part. During the campaign, the pubs acknowledged RealStars work and… Read more »
EUs nionde anti-traffickingdag i Bryssel
För att markera årets anti-traffickingdag, den nionde i ordningen, samlades politiker, organisationer och experter från EUs medlemsländer för ett späckat program den 20 oktober. EUs traffickingdirektiv utgör grunden för EU. ”EU 2011/36/EU on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings towards eradiction”. Rubriken för konferensen signalerar handling när direktivet funnits sedan 2011 med tillhörande strategi… Read more »
“There can´t be anyone who wants this to exist?!”
The visits in Västra Götaland continues at a rapid pace. In recent weeks we have accomplished several visits to Marks secondary school, Alströmergymnasiet in Alingsås, Lindholmens Technical Highschool and Katrinelundsgymnasiet. Discussions of how it looks have been intense and many students find it difficult to understand how there can be people who support the commercial… Read more »