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May Elmahdi Lichtsteiner

Expertise: Issues involving communities and minorities in Switzerland. Initials: ME

Joined swissinfo.ch in 2017. Previously she worked for a number of media organizations such as Deutsche Welle, Al Jazeera and BBC. She holds a BA and MA in Political Science from the Free University of Berlin. Her areas of interest are international politics and modern literature.

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Saudi silence after the Credit Suisse crash

This content was published on A closer look behind the recent explosive statements of the main Saudi player and their impact on the Swiss and global financial landscape.

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SWISSCOY: more female recruits for more peace

This content was published on Women are still a minority in peacekeeping operations. The Swiss armed forces’ contingent in Kosovo shows just how important their role can be.

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Eine Frau mit zwei Monitoren ist auf dem Weg nach Hause

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The pandemic gender gap

This content was published on In Switzerland, more unpaid care work is done than paid work. During the pandemic the extra workload weighed more heavily on women.

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What are the causes of homelessness in your country?

An article we published about homelessness in Switzerland sparked many reactions. We’d now like to hear from readers about the situation – and solutions – in their countries.

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How can a change in climate policy be brought about?

In your experience, does civil disobedience help the cause of the climate movement? Join the discussion.

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“If you want peace, prepare for war” – is that true?

The war in Ukraine has forced Europe to rethink its security policies.

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What are the solutions to prevent abuse in sport?

What are some of the things that could be done to prevent abuse from taking place within sports clubs?

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