Racial Discrimination Cases In Switzerland Remain High In 2025

2026-04-26 02:05:24

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Switzerland recorded 1,245 cases of racial discrimination in 2025, a 3% increase on the previous year, according to the annual report of the Advisory Network for Victims of Racism published on Sunday. As in 2024, most cases occurred in the education sector. Select your language

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After a surge of nearly 40% in 2024, cases have now“stabilised at a high level”, the Federal Commission against Racism (FCR) and the human rights NGO humanrights said in a joint statement.

“It is difficult to say whether racism itself is increasing in Switzerland,” said Nora Riss, head of the Advisory Network, in an interview with the Keystone‐ATS news agency.“These figures reflect reported cases, not comprehensive surveys.” She added that the rise may partly indicate greater awareness of advisory centres and a growing willingness among affected people to seek help.
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