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Universal Periodic Review of Switzerland
The Federal Commission against Racism FCR submits its independent opinion on the UPR process to the UN Human Rights Council.
The Hitler salute still not forbidden in Switzerland – The reasons provided by the Federal Council for this decision are not substantive
The Federal Commission against Racism FCR and the GRA Foundation against Racism and Anti-Semitism are of the opinion that the Federal Government's decision not to ban the Swastika and Hitler salute will have serious consequences. They criticise the reasoning of the Federal Government, which stated that a ban on racist symbols would be difficult to implement. The FCR and GRA will continue to fight for a ban, in order to ensure Switzerland does not turn into a European refuge for right-wing extremist material.
Implementation of the Durban World Conference Against Racism in Switzerland
"Minaret Initiative“
Last modification: 24.10.2008 | Size: 53 kb | Type: PDF
Last modification: 24.10.2008 | Size: 37 kb | Type: PDF
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