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Swiss Men Protest Violence Against Women
Confirmed
In Short: Hundreds of men marched in Bern, Switzerland, to protest violence against women, emphasizing the need for men to take a more active role in combating such violence.
Demonstration in Swiss capital to denouncing violence against women. KTVN 2 News Nevada
Justice Minister Beat Jans recently attended a conference aimed at raising awareness about online violence against women, reflecting the government's attention to the issue.
The demonstration, organized by a group called maenner, included a placard reading 'violence affects us all,' highlighting the broader societal impact of such violence.
The rally followed concerns about the prevalence of misogynistic views among teenage boys and young men, with organizers calling for a more vocal and active male presence in the fight against violence.
Academics and advocacy groups are for the first time mapping the extent of the movement in Switzerland, aiming to address the root causes of violence.
Violence, according to the protesters, begins with disparaging remarks, and men have a duty to address this issue.
What's confirmed
- Hundreds of men have led a demonstration in Switzerland’s capital, Bern, to denounce misogyny and violence against women, saying men need to take a more effective role in fighting both.
- The Swiss government has been taking note: Justice Minister Beat Jans earlier this month attended a conference designed to raise awareness about the hazards of violent invective online against women.
- A man stands next to a placard reading: 'violence affects us all' during a demontration to denounce violence against women in Bern, Switzerland, Saturday, Nov.
What's still developing
- They insist men need to take a bigger and more vocal role in fighting it.