(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Reports of racist incidents in Switzerland rose by almost a quarter in 2023, according to the annual report of the racism advice centres published on Thursday. Of the 876 recorded cases, the majority involved xenophobia and anti-Nazi racism, primarily occurring within school settings.
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The members of the network of advice centres for victims of racism received 168 more reports than in 2022, according to a press release by the Federal Commission against Racism (FCR) and humanrights, an NGO dedicated to defending human rights in Switzerland.
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A significant number of cases – just over 180 – were reported within the education sector, especially in schools. These incidents occurred not only in classrooms but also in school groups created by students on various social media platforms . The FCR and human rights advocates emphasise the need for strengthened prevention measures within the school environment.
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Among the factors contributing to the increase in racism, the report highlights the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, the upcoming elections and voting campaigns.
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