News about Human Rights in Switzerland
Welcome! Please find below a list of recent news, which are both related to human rights issues and linked to Switzerland.
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Irregular Migrants to be barred from marriage
14.07.2010
As from 1 January 2011, people planning to marry in Switzerland will have to provide proof of their legitimate right to stay. The Federal Council has decided that the respective articles changed in...
Overview of Human Rights Dialogues conducted by Switzerland
07.07.2010
Today, Switzerland leads human rights dialogues and consultations with a number of nations, namely Iran, China, Vietnam, Cuba, Russia, Indonesia and Tajikistan. Controversial Dialogue with Iran T...
Augenauf Calls for an End of Forced Deportation
30.06.2010
On 28 June 2010, the Swiss authorities announced that an undetected heart condition was the cause of death of the 29-year-old Nigerian during the preparations for forced repatriation. According to ...
Direct Democracy and Human Rights: Solothurn Declaration
24.06.2010
Around 200 persons from throughout Switzerland participated in a meeting at the Solothurn Landhaus on 29 May 2010 where they worked out the so-called «Solothurn Convention», which inclu...