Analysis of the Swiss Human Rights Policy

Nils Muižnieks, the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, visited Switzerland as part of his periodic country visits between 22 and 24 May 2017. On the first day, Muižnieks had three sessions of talks with representatives of...

On 28 November 1974, Switzerland could finally implement the legal act: some short time ago Swiss women were given the right to vote on a federal level. This meant the obstacles were removed and Switzerland was allowed to participate in the European...

Between 20 and 24 February 2012, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights Thomas Hammarberg visited Switzerland. During his discussions with two federal councillors, several chief officials and members of parliament as well as with members...