The change in the law that came into effect in April 2024 means that women's shelters need a permit from the Swedish Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo). The aim was to stop unscrupulous operators and increase quality.
But the consequence has also been that non-profit housing has been affected.
It has not contributed to more women and children gaining access to high-quality sheltered housing. We're only seeing that now - it has been incredibly difficult to see.
Olga Persson, union chairwoman at Unizon, said this on the radio.
20 shelters within the women's rights organization Roks and another 17 within Unizon have been closed since the change in the law.
Minister of Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (M) points out that businesses that want to meet the new requirements can apply for government support.
