Students at Södra Latin have been working on creative projects contributing to one of RealStars’ campaigns, and last week we were invited to the school to view their amazing creations. All artwork can be found here! The project took its starting point in that the students were given a task by RealStars who acted as… Read more »
Three questions for Bahar och Louise
RealStars recently met with Bahar Kimanos and Louise Helldén who have started the first Realstars’ Students Union at Kungsholmen Gymnasium. We took the opportunity to ask them three questions: What makes you happy? “My friends. They make me laugh and smile” – Louise “Friends and family (and my computer)” – Bahar What would you do… Read more »
RealStars meet with organizations in Ireland and Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland’s Sex Purchase Act came into force in June of this year. When RealStars visited Northern Ireland and met with Women’s Aid, we learned that the first case since the law was passed had been dismissed on the grounds that the act had not existed long enough to create awareness among buyers of sex…. Read more »
Winners in our Instagram competition #forfair6 – November
Today, the winners of November’s RealStars’ Instagram competition was nominated – winners will receive a t-shirt of choice. The winning entries can also be found on our Instagram: realstars_eu and on Creativity for fair sex. Congratulations to Louise Langetun and Filip Andersson, winner of the competition! You are real stars! RealStars’ Instagram competition is ongoing… Read more »
New collection: Fair Fucking Sex thanks to collaboration with Junkyard
Our creative collaborations are amazing for raising awareness and contributing to change against trafficking and for Fair Sex. RealStars already has a partnership with Junkyard who supports our work. The collaboration has now been taken to a new level through a unique collection of garments including a dress, tights and a new t-shirt. Thank you!… Read more »
Five things everyone can do to stop human trafficking
The school tour in Västra Götaland steams on. The last few weeks we have visited Hulebäck’s High School in Härryda, Drottning Blankas High School in Falkenberg, Marks High School and several schools in Gothenburg. In all of them discussions have been intense and the questions many. For us, the participation of the students during the school… Read more »
How myths about prostitution affects work against sex trafficking
For centuries people have talked about prostitution being the world’s oldest profession. It is a myth that is still alive today even though we know that prostitution constitute a significant portion of modern slavery, and despite awareness of prostitution being part of the sex trade violating human rights. Our perceptions of prostitution are often formed… Read more »
Hildur and its customers support RealStars
Hildur is an online store that works ethically, ecologically and economically for sustainable consumption. The store chose to support RealStars and its activities against trafficking and sex trafficking during the EU Anti-Trafficking Day held on October 18th. 20% of the store’s revenue generated on the day was donated to RealStars. The purpose of the campaign… Read more »
Nine Yards take responsibility and lend RealStars their powerhouse for the CSR-forum
On the 16 November, RealStars took part in the CSR Forum in Gothenburg in order to meet the membership network of CSR West Sweden. We made contacts, discussed possible collaborations as well as finding new RealStars members. Majja Frisk from the company Nine Yards participated as a volunteer for us. Please tell us more about… Read more »
“You need to see yourself in the framework – why do I behave in a certain way?”
During the last few weeks RealStars Stockholm have had a crammed schedule of exciting school visits. We have amongst others visited Birkgårdens Folkhögskola, Bromma Gymnasium and Påhlmans Gymnasium. During our visit to Birkagårdens Folkhögskola the students received a short introductory lecture on trafficking, prostitution and Fair Sex before they had the opportunity as a whole… Read more »