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Record Low Number of Children in Sheltered Housing Raises Safety Concerns

Record Low Number of Children in Sheltered Housing Raises Safety Concerns

Tue 13 May 2025 05:30 CEST

Never have so few children been allowed to accompany them to a sheltered accommodation as now. Last year's proportion was the lowest that the national association Unizon has ever measured in its accommodations

Police Failures Linked to Women's Deaths: Report Highlights Issues

Police Failures Linked to Women's Deaths: Report Highlights Issues

Thu 8 May 2025 19:10 CEST

Women who in recent years have been murdered by a close male relative would have been alive if it weren't for the police's shortcomings, according to a notable report. Crimes committed against women and children have the lowest status within the police authority, and it is completely unacceptable, says Olga Persson at Unizon

Women's Refuges: Lack a Zero Vision Against Men's Violence

Women's Refuges: Lack a Zero Vision Against Men's Violence

Thu 20 Jun 2024 18:36 CEST

The Government's new action programme against men's violence towards women is receiving criticism for having too little focus on women's shelters and protected housing. We lack a zero vision and a clear objective, says Olga Persson, Unizon's chairperson