Published:
March 30, 2026
HUG hosted a session dedicated to the safety and well-being of Ukrainian children and teenagers in Sweden as part of our EmpowerHUB project.
We were honored to welcome Klas Friberg, former head of the Swedish Security Service (SÄPO) and the National Criminal Police, who shared his extensive experience with our community.
The meeting focused on the practical realities parents face when navigating a new society. Klas shared vital insights on how to help children understand their rights and responsibilities and how to protect youth from the risk of being influenced by crime.
The discussion also covered how to recognize early warning signs and where to turn for professional support to ensure a child's future in Sweden remains secure. It was a highly engaged session, with live translation into Ukrainian to ensure every parent could participate fully. We are deeply grateful to Klas Friberg for sharing his expertise and to all the parents who joined us for this essential conversation.
EmpowerHUB is implemented by HUG in partnership with Svenska kyrkan Carl Johans pastorat, and co-funded by the European Union through the Asyl-, migrations- och integrationsfonden (AMIF).
