During my recent visit to the Stockholm District Court, I had the opportunity to observe a trial concerning the purchase of “sexual services.” The experience evoked many thoughts and emotions, not only about the crimes but also about society’s perception and the court’s handling of the case. The man on trial is in his 30s… Read more »
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Presentation of our new intern – Fanny
Hi! My name is Fanny Nyrén, and I am the new intern at RealStars for the fall. I have long been engaged in the fight against sex trafficking and prostitution, which led me to seek out organizations like RealStars. With a bachelor’s degree in Global Studies, I have gained valuable insights into global issues such… Read more »
Book Fair 2024 – Every Name Counts
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 »
Premiere for the autumn semester’s school visits in Stockholm and Gothenburg
RealStars has finally kicked off the school project for the autumn semester! Our process leaders Christine and Tekla have been out on the first school visits of the semester in Stockholm and Gothenburg to give lectures on Fair Sex, prostitution, and other forms of sexual violence and harassment. Last week the school project in Gothenburg… Read more »
Introduction of New Intern – Louise
Hello! My name is Louise Palm, and this fall I will be interning at RealStars. I am in my final year of my bachelor’s degree in investigative criminology, and I am very much looking forward to spending this upcoming time working towards a world free from trafficking. I applied to RealStars because I want to… Read more »
Christine, our new process leader at RealStars Stockholm
Hi! My name is Christine Gandal, and I will be taking over as the new process leader for RealStars in Stockholm. Unfortunately, Emelie can no longer continue, but I am excited to have the opportunity to work on combating trafficking. I hope to make a difference during my time here at RealStars. This spring, I… Read more »
Young People Learn About the Importance of Fair Sex
On Monday, our process leader in Stockholm visited Kunskapsgymnasiet Globen and held three lectures for first-year students. The lecture was the final component of the school’s theme week on sexuality, consent, and relationships. Together, we discussed the root causes of prostitution, the myths that allow paid abuse to continue, and who is affected. We reflected… Read more »
Introduction of Emelie, New Process Leader at RealStars
Hello! My name is Emelie, and I have just started as the new process leader for RealStars. I am approaching this role with great anticipation, and I believe this will be a very exciting and educational year. Below is a brief introduction about me and why I want to be a part of RealStars. In… Read more »
The Year 2023 with RealStars
As the year comes to a close, we at RealStars want to take a moment to reflect on and share some of the highlights from the past year. While our drive to create change and make the most of every resource often keeps us focused on the future, it’s just as important to pause and… Read more »
High demand for workshops concerning Fair Sex
RealStars Stockholm has visited high schools throughout Stockholm this semester to conduct workshops on Fair Sex and paid sexual abuse. The demand has been high, and many of the students we’ve met say it’s the first time they’ve had the opportunity to talk about prostitution, human trafficking, and Fair Sex issues connected to these topics…. Read more »
