Violence against young women

Help centres for young women – a growing force against honour-related violence

The Swedish National Board for Youth Affairs has been supporting help centres for young women as part of efforts to combat honour-related violence. Through training the centres have developed the competence required to be able to help vulnerable girls at an early stage. An on-line help centre has also been established.

Working together to prevent violence against girls and young women

The Swedish National Board for Youth Affairs considers that cooperation between government authorities and community organisations is one of the is a key factor in preventing honour-related violence.