The politicians’ week in Almedalen will start on Sunday, and RealStars will obviously be there. On Monday, the 29th of June at 10 am, we invite to a panel talk on the theme “Who accepts responsibility for the selling of teenage bodies online and IRL?”. You are very welcome! Sex trafficking is increasing in the… Read more »
RealStars and Taxi Gothenburg take a stand against prostitution and trafficking during the Volvo Ocean Race
In connection to the Volvo Ocean Race, one of the summer’s biggest events, a new collaboration has been initiated between RealStars and Taxi Gothenburg. This is a result of “Innovation Against Trafficking”, envisioning a trafficking free tourism industry in the eventful city of Gothenburg. About 40 participants from the official tourism agency, “Västsvensk besöksnäring” has… Read more »
#wedontbuyit, new legislation in Northern Ireland and End Demand Now in Scotland
Things are changing on the British Islands. The #wedontbuyit campaign in Ireland and Northern Ireland, new sex purchase legislation and, only yesterday, a new anti-prostitution campaign in Scotland. A campaign by the name #wedontbuyit has been growing strong in the British Islands during the spring. With slogans such as “Prostitution we don’t buy it” and “most… Read more »
I WAS BORN WITH BAD BLOOD – winner in the short story contest!
Today we have the honor to present the winning entry of the short story contest that was running throughout the spring. The author’s name is William Älgebrink and below you can read his short story “I was born with bad blood.” I have started to accept that I no longer classifies as a human. I… Read more »
”It is 8 % too many”
This week we visited the athletics school Prolympia in West Gothenburg. Everyone in eighth class have the theme sex and coexistence the whole week. A fantastic initiative, we think, and we were very happy to be able to be there during two whole days and meet four different classes. The visits included exciting discussions and… Read more »
Introduction of the new process manager in Stockholm
Introduction of the process manager in Stockholm, Anton Gustavsson. Who are you, and why did you apply for the job as process manager at RealStars? I am from Norrahammar originally, a small town outside Jönköping. Since an early age, I have been passionate about human rights and justice issues. After finishing my studies in 2013,… Read more »
Jenny and Olivia answers three questions
Jenny and Olivia contacted RealStars because they, like us, want to spread the Fair Sex message through fashion. They have used the Fair Sex t-shirts and taken amazing photos as you can see below. They also agreed upon answering three questions about their opinions on trafficking and Fair Sex. You too can buy a t-shirt… Read more »
A visit to Borgarskolan in Gävle
Last week the process manager of RealStars in Stockholm had the great pleasure to visit Borgarskolan in Gävle for during an entire afternoon hold a lecture and a creative workshop for students in second grade with an image- and graphic communication. The day included many interesting reflections on human trafficking, sex trafficking and prostitution, as… Read more »
“Can’t one just help them?”
During next week the students finish school in Gothenburg, which means that the summer break soon is here. RealStars school visits are finishing for this school year, but we still have a few to do. Yesterday, we visited Sjölins gymnasium in Vasastan. During the afternoon, we met around 70 students who curiously and interestedly listened… Read more »
Proactive anti-trafficking initiatives in Romania
Romania is one of the countries that are associated with human trafficking, both as a recruitment country as well as a transit country, but also for sex tourism and trafficking within the country. RealStars has previously visited and had experience exchanges with organisations in Holland, France, England, and Germany – now also with organisations in… Read more »