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Majority of population see racism as key social problem

This content was published on Feb 22, 2019 Almost 60% of the Swiss population consider racism an important social problem, a poll by the Federal Statistical Office has found.

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Religious groups advocate ‘conversion therapy’ for homosexuals

This content was published on Feb 12, 2019 Meet the Swiss people who had to deny they were gay.

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Why one party is opposing the criminalisation of homophobia

This content was published on Jan 10, 2019 Last year, parliament approved legislation to criminalise homophobia. Now, a small conservative party wants to launch a referendum against it.

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Switzerland labels homophobia a criminal offence

This content was published on Dec 5, 2018 The Swiss parliament has extended the scope of anti-racism laws to include discrimination based on sexual orientation.

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In Zurich, Syrians mobilise in bid to boost mental health

This content was published on Oct 2, 2018 The men and women gathered in a spartan room are a moving reminder of the vitality and diversity of Syrian society when the country was blooming.

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How homophobia manifests itself in everyday Swiss life

This content was published on Sep 28, 2018 Five recent cases highlight a common problem of discrimination and violence against the LGBTIQ community that parliamentarians are now addressing.

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A seat at Switzerland’s table

This content was published on Sep 5, 2018 When cooking and sharing food is part of fitting into Swiss life.

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As countries tighten transgender protections, will Switzerland follow?

This content was published on Apr 27, 2018 As many countries introduce more legal protections for transgender people, Swiss politicians are examining introducing similar measures.

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More guns registered in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 11, 2018 Switzerland has about 9% more guns than it did a year ago, according to a platform where owners can register their weapons.

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How do the Swiss deal with firearms? Your questions, answered

This content was published on Mar 7, 2018 Amid US gun law debates, we answer your questions about guns in Switzerland, including why a place thought to have so many has few mass shootings.

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