Reinforcement of late-night help line
Published
The Government has approved SEK 3 million in additional funding for 2024 to the National Centre for Knowledge on Men’s Violence Against Women at Uppsala University. The aim is to increase staffing of the help line for people subjected to violence, particularly in the evening and at night, to enable more callers to get through and receive support.
“While the Government is working on a broad front to stop men’s violence against women, other domestic violence, and honour-based violence and oppression, we know that there is a major need for people subjected to violence to get support. The National Centre for Knowledge on Men’s Violence Against Women is therefore receiving additional funding to reinforce its staff and thereby give people exposed to violence better possibilities of receiving support,” says Minister for Gender Equality Paulina Brandberg.
The National Centre for Knowledge on Men’s Violence Against Women operates help lines for women, men and trans people. During long periods of the day, so many people are calling that many do not even reach the queue. Moreover, many people hang up before they get to speak to someone – especially in the evenings, but also at night.
Facts
In 2023, the help line Kvinnofridslinjen received 135 calls per day. This figure has never been higher. From 15 February to 31 December 2023, the help line for men answered 2 774 calls and the help line for trans people answered 448 calls.
Kvinnofridslinjen is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The other help lines are open during the day and evening, but everyone who has been subjected to physical, mental or sexual violence can call Kvinnofridslinjen, 020-50 50 50, 24 hours a day. The number for the help line for men is 020-80 80 and the number for the help line for trans people is 020-55 00 00.
Press contact
Press Secretary to Minister for gender equality and working life Paulina Brandberg
Phone (switchboard) +46 8 405 10 00
Mobile +4676-77 10 951
email to Emelie Franzén
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