On March 11, The European Commission released a report to help strengthening the rights for people who fall victim to trafficking in Europe. The report is a result of the mission that the president of The European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, assigned Joëlle Milguet in October of 2017 concerning a review of the work of The… Read more »
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March 8th against gender-based violence
On International Women’s day on the 8th of March, RealStars attended and hosted events in Gothenburg and Stockholm to give attention to prostitution and human trafficking as forms of gender-based violence against women. 94% of those subjected to human trafficking for sexual purposes are girls and women, according to the UN:s body against organized crime…. Read more »
Time for companies to take responsibility in trafficking-issues
Can an innovation process in the business industry take several steps forward in order to take social responsibility in trafficking issues? The answer is yes. RealStars has got new project-funding, in order to go from word to action. RealStars is now starting the project A business industry free from trafficking, that will take place during… Read more »
Good start for the implementation of the French Sex Purchase Act is creating opposition
As the fifth country in the world, France voted in a Sex Purchase Act in accordance with the Swedish model almost three years ago. Within the abolitionist movement, we cheered, since that meant taking a big step forward in the fight against sex-trafficking and prostitution. However, the norm-breaking law faces criticism also in France. The… Read more »
Award-winning Austrian movie about trafficking at Göteborg´s Film Festival
RealStars guest blogger Robert Schenk reviews the new film Joy which attended Göteborgs film festival. The movie is based on thorough research to give a believable depiction of trafficking to Europe from West Africa, but it would have been a stronger message if the causes were clarified – the requests in the west and the… Read more »
RealStars welcome the latest report from the EU-commission
The EU-commission regularly present status reports regarding trafficking in Europe. Before Christmas last year the last registered numbers were published that measured the number of trafficking victims to 20 532. But we know that the reality is crueler than that. The unrecorded numbers are large and the industry is continuing to grow. RealStars welcomes the… Read more »
Sweet Lolita sees a connection between different types of unfair sex
The debut novel Sweet Lolita by Kiki Sehlstedt, published by Piratförlaget 2018, is a detective story about sexual exploitation, and what we refer to as unfair sex. The title refers to an attire within Japanese sub-culture with the same name, a girlish innocent fashion made sexual by the perpetrator in the story. The book let… Read more »
High school students organized event with together with RealStars
Before Christmas a group of high school student from Söderporstgymnasie in Kristianstad collaborated with RealStars on an event about trafficking in their school. The event was designed and planned as a more relaxed event, where the audience would have the opportunity to ask questions. Sudenshna from RealStars came and talked about the organization and her… Read more »
Realstars cooperates with operators in Iceland
Iceland is a popular destination for tourists captivated by nature. Sadly the island also has been introduced to the trafficking industry where mostly women are sold online. RealStars recently were in place to share our concept on how to gather key operators in a unified approach to counteract prostitution. Malin Roux Johansson were invited and… Read more »
Camilla disappeared – a poignant and intimate play that takes a stand
Robert Schenck, guest reviewer at Realstars, has seen the play “Camilla disappeared” at Konstepedemin in Gothenburg. A play that takes a stand and can work as both an eye opener and inspiration. An important play which we hope many people get the chance to see. It is conveyed clear and distinct – from the excellent… Read more »