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 »
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 »
RealStars’ initiative to connect with young people through punk culminated in a festival on June 1, 2024 — PUNK AGAINST TRAFFICKING. The event was a great success, with attendees streaming in and out of the vibrant space at Kafé 44. Both perpetrators and victims of commercial sexual exploitation are becoming younger, making it more crucial… Read more »
The End of May Marked Annual Meeting Season – On May 28 and 30, RealStars Sverige and RealStars Stockholm held their annual meetings to review the impactful work of 2023. These events have inspired change in Fair Sex initiatives and provided a platform for essential discussions. The evenings began with insightful presentations, setting the stage… Read more »
Many annual meetings are held during spring, and RealStars’ parent and subsidiary organizations are no exception. As per tradition, RealStars Sweden and RealStars Stockholm invite you to join a united effort against trafficking, featuring engaging presentations prior to the annual meetings. We look forward to seeing both long-time loyal members and new curious faces! REALSTARS… Read more »
Throughout the year, Realstars, with the support of HM Queen Silvia’s foundation Care About the Children, organized two competitions for high school students in Stockholm. In one of these competitions, students created art to combat sexual exploitation, and prizes were awarded to the most creative contributions. The winners were selected by a jury. Realstars received… Read more »
During the year, RealStars, with the support of HM Queen Silvia’s foundation “Care About the Children,” has organized two competitions aimed at high schools in Stockholm. One of the competitions aimed to honor the schools’ work on the overarching curriculum topic “Sex, Consent, and Relationships” by mapping the activities the schools have carried out throughout… Read more »
On Wednesday, November 22, RealStars and H.M. Queen Silvia’s Foundation “Care About the Children” held a gala titled “Why ‘sex’ cannot be bought” at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Kungsholmen. During the gala, schools and students who have worked the best and most creatively for Fair Sex and against sexual exploitation over the past… Read more »
From the top left: The staff at Clarion Hotel Post, informational material on the tables at Clarion Hotel Amaranten, Camilla Hannen, front desk manager at H. Lorensberg, RealStars Stockholm process leader Malin Säflund at the information desk at Clarion Hotel Amaranten. On the bottom row: Jennie Wennberg, front desk manager at Q.H. Waterfront, materials at… Read more »
RealStars’ presence at the Book Fair has become an annual and successful tradition, often with different themes. In 2019, we highlighted the 20th anniversary of the Swedish Sex Purchase Act, and in 2022, we focused on our Happy Ending campaign. This year, we raised awareness about the concerning rise in “sex purchases” during fairs and… Read more »
