On March 29-30, Sweden, as the EU’s presiding country, gathers European ministers, delegates, and experts in Stockholm for a two-day conference on human trafficking. We, women’s organizations from various countries, welcome the Swedish government’s pledge to intensify the work of preventing and combating prostitution and human trafficking within and beyond Sweden’s borders. Human trafficking is… Read more »
In February, the school project “Why ‘sex’ cannot be bought” finally kicked off and will run throughout 2023 in the Stockholm area. We have been in contact with many schools, and several want us to visit them and talk to students about Fair Sex, consent, “buying sex,” and other forms of sexual abuse. Realstars has… Read more »
The EU’s 2011 Anti-Trafficking Directive1 has been instrumental in preventing and addressing human trafficking across Europe. Following an evaluation, the European Commission proposed on December 19, 2022, a strengthening of these regulations, aiming to equip law enforcement and judicial bodies with enhanced tools to investigate and prosecute emerging forms of exploitation. The Commission’s proposal includes,… Read more »
At the end of January, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its latest global report on human trafficking for 2022, covering cases from 2020. This 7th edition of the report highlights a world in flux, where the pandemic has significantly impacted both traffickers’ methods and the ability to identify victims… Read more »
In the documentary Labor, Hanna travels from Sweden to the queer scene in San Francisco, where she eventually begins making a living by selling her body. Despite being well-crafted in many respects, the film presents an uncritical portrayal of prostitution, which risks normalizing paid exploitation. At worst, it could serve as an advertisement for prostitution… Read more »
On Friday, January 27th, a significant milestone was reached in the collaboration between RealStars and Thai massage salons. As the Växtkraft Thai inheritance project came to a close, the Happy Ending event spotlighted the issue of sex purchasing. The day brought together a variety of new stakeholders eager to support the target group, reflecting strong… Read more »
Sextrafficking is a growing crime where women and girls are particularly vulnerable to being exploited in prostitution. Men’s demand for sex is the fundamental problem as it drives human trafficking. In connection with International Women’s Day, Realstars educates hotels and starts an auction against trafficking. Prostitution and human trafficking occur daily in Sweden and Europe,… Read more »
Ord har betydelse! Fjolårets kartläggning av prostitution och människohandel genomförd av Jämställdhetsmyndigheten innefattar begreppet “sex mot ersättning”. Dessutom användes ord som “köpare” och “säljare” för förövare respektive personer som utnyttjades i prostitution. Detta underminerar den utsatthet som ett liv i prostitution så ofta präglas av. Realstars har länge varit en organisation som har uppmärksammat hur… Read more »
The campaign website for Happy Ending is now live. A glance at the website gives those seeking to purchase sexual exploitation something to reflect on, as it reclaims the original meaning of the term. RealStars’ goal is to engage a wide audience in working toward a zero-tolerance vision, where no one is subjected to sexual… Read more »
If you have worked for a long time with these questions, there’s a limit. I’ve done this for 11 years now. Realstar’s focus on counteracting demand is good, and of course, the support and the rights, and to give moral compensation for victims of sexual exploitation, should always be at the center. I have increasingly… Read more »
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