Hundreds of men lead protest to urge other men to help reduce violence against women
Organizers said 4 in 5 violent crimes are committed by men as the rally urged a stronger counter-narrative among boys and young men.
- On Saturday, hundreds of men demonstrated in Bern, Switzerland, to denounce misogyny and violence against women, urging fellow men to take a more vocal role in combating both issues.
- Persistent concerns about online misogyny among young men prompted the rally, as right-wing influencers were emboldened after President Donald Trump's 2024 election win to amplify threats against women.
- Justice Minister Beat Jans cited statistics showing 99% of rape cases involve male perpetrators, while a University of Zurich survey found half of male respondents aged 18 to 24 feared 'real men are increasingly marginalized in society.'
- Jans argued the movement must open the eyes of young men caught in restrictive ideologies, noting that violence often begins with disparaging remarks rather than physical acts.
- Co-Organizer Christoph Gosteli of the group Maenner stated: 'We no longer want to be part of the problem; we want to be part of the solution,' emphasizing men's collective responsibility.
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Hundreds of men protested on Bundesplatz, in front of the Federal Parliament in Bern, Switzerland, against violence against women, demanding more responsibility and commitment from men in the fight against this phenomenon. The protest, which lasted about an hour, was organized by a broad alliance that included the Swiss Social Democratic Party (SP) and the committee “Männer gegen Gewalt an Frauen” (Men against Violence against Women). The organi…
Swiss men take to streets, call for stronger fight against violence against women
Men gathered in the Swiss capital to protest against misogyny and violence directed at women. The demonstration called for men to take an active role in opposing misogynistic views, especially online. Organizers stressed the need for men to acknowledge their responsibility in challenging these attitudes. The event followed increased awareness of violence committed by men, highlighting the importance of addressing harmful masculinity.
In Switzerland, Men Condemn Misogyny
Hundreds of men led a demonstration in the Swiss capital on Saturday to denounce misogyny and a plague of violence against women, insisting men need to take a bigger and more vocal role in fighting both. The "Men Against Violence Against Women" rally outside parliament in Bern was in response...
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