28 avril 2025|
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|7 months agoSwiss Racism Reports Surge 20% in 2024
Federal Commission against Racism reports 1,211 documented cases of racism in 2024, marking a 40% increase from previous year, with education sector most affected.
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- Switzerland experienced a 40% increase in racist incidents in 2024 compared to 2023
- Education sector was most affected with 19% of all reported cases
- Xenophobia and anti-foreigner hostility accounted for 35% of cases
- Anti-Islamic racism showed the highest growth rate, reaching 17% of total cases
By The Numbers
1,211
Total documented racism cases in 2024
426
Cases of xenophobia and hostility towards foreigners
368
Reports of anti-Black racism
209
Cases of anti-Islamic racism
They Said
"Racism is a threat to social cohesion and must be recognised and combated as such"
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Sharp Rise in Swiss Racism Cases
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Education Sector Most Affected
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Types of Discrimination
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