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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
