Swiss Muslims Face Under-Reporting of Racism

New study reveals significant gap between experienced and reported racism against Muslims in Switzerland, with only a fraction of incidents officially documented.

Key Takeaways

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Only a tiny percentage of racist incidents affecting Muslims in Switzerland are reported
Anti-Muslim racism is defined as perceiving Muslims as a homogeneous group with fixed characteristics
The narrative of Islamic threat in Europe dates back to the 7th century

By The Numbers

35%

Swiss Muslims reporting experiences of racism

60

Annual reports to official racism reporting centres

450,000

Muslim population in Switzerland

They Said

"Hostile attitudes towards Muslims are relatively high in Switzerland compared to those against other minorities"
— Marianne Helfer

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Overview of Muslim Discrimination in Switzerland

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Historical Context and Recent Events

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Reporting Gap and Challenges

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Employment Discrimination

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