Sweden's city missions want greater
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Sweden's city missions want greater government involvement in the fight against homelessness

Sweden's city missions want to see greater government involvement in the fight against homelessness. This is what Secretary-General Jonas Rydberg tells TT. "Housing first cannot be voluntary," he says.

Recently, the National Board of Health and Welfare's follow-up to the government's homelessness strategy was released, in which the authority proposes measures.

Sweden's city missions share the view that a new strategy to tackle homelessness is needed - but are demanding more.

We need stronger support. For example, “Housing First” (an evidence-based method for helping people experiencing homelessness that does not require sobriety and focuses on the individual) cannot be voluntary for municipalities, Rydberg says.

Rydberg also highlights the importance of improved housing policy.

In Sweden, 27,000 people over the age of 18 are reported to be homeless.

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