It is safe to assume that few have failed to notice the highlight of the month – the 35th Gothenburg international film festival. For many movie enthusiasts this does not only imply that their long wait is over, but also that their dull collection of movies can be replaced by 10 days of pure cinematic… Read more »
The film tip: The Whistleblower – Dysfunctional diplomacy
The Whistleblower is a film about an American police officer on foreign service for the UN in post-war Bosnia. The film is based on the story of Kahtryn Bolkovac, who administered some justice for trafficking victims she had come in contact with during her time in Bosnia. She revealed the illegal operations in Bosnia run… Read more »
Fashion for Fair Sex in the photo studio
When RealStars asked if I wanted to be the model with the leggings which during 2011 were a part of the organization’s campaign. I didn’t hesitate for a second even though I am camera shy. Having the opportunity to be a part of the marketing of Johanna Brag’s gorgeous 2012 design in the fight for… Read more »
”A real issue which must be taken seriously” – the campaign is reviewed
Yes, the human trade issue is important. Those of you who signed Make Fair Sex Real and filled in a form where the Fair Sex-campaign is reviewed think so. Some of you even thought the state/politicians wouldn’t do to make a change. We present the result which gives us valuable thoughts regarding the future (responses… Read more »
The country in Europe which sticks out
Just like several other European countries, prostitution is legal in Switzerland. It’s even legal to advertise it. It can happen openly in the street and there are brothels, similar to other European countries. But there is one big difference between Switzerland and most other European countries with legalized prostitution. It’s actually legal to sell sex… Read more »
Response from EU and the next campaign!!
What’s next? RealStars are now thinking about HOW we can get even more publicity in the next fair sex campaign! The mission is important – the fair sex issue must be handled until it is fixed (just like Ellinor Person wrote as her response to Three questions). We have started planning the next campaign and… Read more »
EU Directive on Trafficking
The new Directive from April 5 2011, will place the victim of human trafficking at the center of attention. The member states have to implement the directive to the national legislations until April 6 2013. The law will help victims and introduce both safety-precautions and criminal provisions. Sadly the directive is not strong enought when… Read more »
”Lumping together” won’t stop sex crime
We have heard it before. How a woman can suffer the most disgusting and horrifying thing. And how the men who commit the acts get off scot-free. The woman is the one who is punished – with the shame. Rape is used as a tool during wars. A bullet wound to the leg or shoulder… Read more »
The hope of better conditions defaulted
Ernst Adamson Borg is 18 years old, and is a senior at East high school. He majors in journalism and writes about trafficking in Germany, a country where trafficking is a significant problem. Ernst´s main interest is writing and debate. Trafficking is such a large problem that I spend a lot of time thinking about… Read more »
Voices of artists for Fair Sex
We are happy about the contribution of artist for fair sex. Kasra Alikhani and The New Beauty Council have created an exhibation for fair sex. These pieces were shown at the Röhsska museum, in Gothenberg, on the day for anti-trafficking and during the MR-days at Stockholm´s House of Culture. Now we are happy to present… Read more »
