Switzerland has ranked tenth out of 135 countries in a World Economic Forum (WEF) review of gender equality achievements. But still there’s a lot to be done, particularly when it comes to managerial and directors jobs. Discussions on introducing quotas aren’t new, but this time it’s the economy giving momentum to the issue. (SF/swissinfo.ch)
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Women return to the streets for equal rights
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Even today, 30 years after the principle of equality of men and women was enshrined in the constitution, women earn on average 20 per cent less than men with the same qualifications. More than 50 organisations participated in this year’s day of action and some 100,000 women took part in events around the country, coordinator Lea…
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