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 »
Hotels against trafficking
Hospitality Industry gathers strength in order to combat the buying of sex and trafficking
In the project “Business free from trafficking”, RealStars develops both new and already established methods for combating the sex trade, which contributes to violence against women. The cooperation with hotels, taxi companies and other actors within the hospitality business, means a common effort in ensuring that the branch becomes more effective in stopping sexual exploitation…. 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 »
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 »