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 »
Meet Tekla, the new intern at RealStars
Hi! I’m Tekla, and this fall, I’ll be interning at RealStars in Gothenburg—an opportunity I’m really excited about! Here’s a brief introduction about me and a glimpse into what I’ll be working on during my time here. I’ve just turned 30 and I am now in my second year of the Master’s program in Human… Read more »
Socially Unacceptable – A New Investigative Book on Swedish Prostitution Policy
Journalist Helena Björk has written a book that examines in detail the impact of the Sex Purchase Act in Sweden. Through contributions from researchers, opinion leaders, politicians, counselors, and people with experience in prostitution, she highlights critical flaws in the support systems for those exploited in prostitution. Read Robert Schenck’s review for more insights. Socialt… Read more »
School Visits Continue: RealStars Fosters Dialogue with Youth Through Creative Expression
RealStars Stockholm is thrilled to be back in high schools with lectures and workshops after the summer break. This autumn, we have several exciting visits planned at schools across the Stockholm region. We kicked off with a full day at Psykologigymnasiet in Solna, where we engaged with first- and third-year students enrolled in the social… Read more »
EU negotiates: high time to address online brothels
In 2023, the EU faces a crossroads with a chance to strengthen its work against trafficking. Europe remains divided on views of prostitution, and many stakeholders aim to influence the EU’s anti-trafficking efforts, as these two harmful phenomena are closely interconnected. The shared tool is the EU’s 2011 anti-trafficking directive, which introduced a holistic approach… 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 »
RealStars’ annual meetings embraced our visions
Photos from RealStars‘ annual meetings. The photos from RealStars Sweden’s annual meeting were taken by photographer Patricia Mellin Our annual meetings at RealStars always take place at the end of May. Preparing the required reports takes time, but during the evening, we remained attentive and this year, we had the opportunity to hear from a… Read more »
Member’s week at Realstars
Do you want to help make a difference? Become a member of RealStars! Together we can continue driving efforts to combat the demand for paid sexual abuse. By becoming a member, you stand up for human rights and Fair Sex – sex on equal terms with respect, free from force or violence, in all situations… Read more »
Are you Stockholm’s best Fair Sex school 2023?
Throughout the year, we at RealStars Stockholm have visited high schools across the county to hold lectures and workshops on the theme of “Why ‘sex’ cannot be bought.” This initiative is supported by HM Queen Silvia’s foundation Care About the Children. The response has been fantastic – over 60 school visits have been booked, giving… Read more »
International Conference Against Demand in Stockholm
As part of Sweden’s presidency in the EU, a two-day conference on human trafficking was held on March 29-30, focusing on addressing the demand that drives exploitation. The conference brought together European ministers, delegates, experts from civil society, representatives from international organizations, and survivors to discuss models that can be used to prevent human trafficking… Read more »