In connection with the EU Anti-trafficking day on October 18th RealStars engaged not only online and with Auction Against Trafficking and held political discussions, but we also collaborated with bars and restaurants along Andra Långgatan in Gothenburg! This year we introduced a new concept tailored to the bar and restaurant environment. The concept involved bars… Read more »
The pandemic has exposed many flaws in Sweden’s efforts to combat prostitution and human trafficking, and today the vulnerability is significant across various arenas. The police are making efforts, which are welcomed, but serious sex crimes have been unprioritized due to “most events, like concerts, being canceled,” as explained by Police Inspector Tobias Norelius in… Read more »
The sex trade at Thai massage parlors has expanded and proceeded undisturbed around the country. Now the organization RealStars is launching a labeling and an educational film to focus on demand with the support of the Sex Purchase Act. The industry is involved for a joint force demonstration. Sex purchases at hotels and during the… Read more »
In connection to the Alpine World Ski Cup in Åre and the Biathlon World Championships in Östersund 2019, the County Administrative Board of Jämtland County ran a campaign against sex purchases and prostitution. It is well known that the problem is increasing in connection with major events and RealStars has, for example, raised the issue… Read more »
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 »
RealStars is incredibly pleased about the commitment that our cooperative partners show. Today we want to highlight Zoltan Raffai, a tech consult within automotive at zr Technology and he shares why his company has chosen to cooperate with RealStars. ”It is important to take responsibility for your surroundings. It is our responsibility as Gothenburgians to… Read more »
On the 8th of March we at RealStars were out and about in Stockholm and Gothenburg to ask questions that don´t sound like questions at all; ”Has your company taken a stand against the buying of sex? If not, why?” In connection with International Women´s Day on March 8th RealStars started its long-term work to… Read more »
RealStars is looking back at a year full of action where we take many challenges in society. We give impression in schools, among companies, and on EU – level. We are taking new efforts 2017 in order to get more people to join us for a Europé free from trafficking. 2016, a year with overtrow and a great… Read more »
On Ascension Day last week a group of enthusiastic volunteers met for the second KICK-OFF of the year in Stockholm. This time Berns sponsored our meeting and provided us with a suite and refreshments. Berns, Stockholm, participates in Hotels Against Trafficking. There were lively discussions and intriguing questions debated. How can the city of Stockholm… Read more »
RealStars has recently initiated multiple collaborations with movements in Stockholm, and they are constantly evolving. The collaborations constitute financial support for RealStars’ work, but first and foremost a chance to bring the problematic nature of trafficking to light and give more people the opportunity to take a stand for Fair Sex. At Ecoist Butik och… Read more »
