Identities Archives - Page 46 of 57

More

Homeless in Switzerland during the pandemic

This content was published on Jun 13, 2020 Coronavirus affects us all, but what about those on the margins of society?

More

Swiss parliament pushes forward on same sex-marriage

This content was published on Jun 11, 2020 Same-sex couples should be able to get married and lesbians should have access to sperm donation, says the House of Representatives.

More

Ban on begging hits Switzerland’s most vulnerable

This content was published on Jun 10, 2020 In one canton where begging has been outlawed, the authorities are satisfied with the results, but those affected are suffering great hardship.

More

Following the Roma in Lausanne and Romania

This content was published on Jun 10, 2020 The photographer Yves Leresche documented the lives of Roma beggars in Lausanne for five years the before the ban came into force in 2018.

More

More than 10,000 people attend anti-racism march in Geneva

This content was published on Jun 10, 2020 The rally coincided with the funeral of George Floyd, an African American who died at the hands of a white police officer in the United States last month. The crowd in Geneva, estimated at 10,000-12,000 people by the Swiss news agency, Keystone-SDA, carried banners including “Silence is no longer an option”, “Racism is also a pandemic” and “I can’t breathe”, Floyd’s final words. Racism is also…

More

Is racism a problem in Switzerland? A look at the latest numbers

This content was published on Jun 9, 2020 When it comes to racial discrimination, the situation in Switzerland is hardly comparable to that of the United States. But some issues persist.

More

Switzerland’s high wages attract expats, but why are many disappointed with daily life?

This content was published on Jun 7, 2020 Do expats in Switzerland protest too much? With an average salary of $200,000 and stunning scenery on their doorstep, what’s not to like?

More

More anti-racism gatherings across Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 6, 2020 Demonstrations denouncing police violence and racism took place in several cities on Saturday, including a 5,000-strong gathering in Basel.

People take part in a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Basel

More

‘People of colour always have to look over their shoulder’

This content was published on Jun 5, 2020 Wilson A., a Nigerian-born naturalised Swiss citizen, shares his experiences with racism and the police in Switzerland.

More

Anti-racism protesters take to streets of Zurich

This content was published on Jun 1, 2020 Hundreds of people in Switzerland’s biggest city have protested against the death of an Afro-American man in police custody in the US.

Identities

Popular Stories

Most Discussed