Burqas, Muslim women, and the double state of exception
By Izzeddin Araj In 2013, Palestinian-American anthropologist Laila Abu-Lughod published her must-read book, “Do Muslim Women Need Saving?” The bookContinue Reading
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We Should Not Treat Development & Environmental Protection as a Zero-Sum Game
On the Swiss-Indonesia Free Trade Agreement Referendum
How ‘Halal Love Story’ breaks lazy assumptions on Islamic culture by liberals
By Anu Karippal Halal Love Story is a film directed by Zakariya Mohammed and co-written with Muhsin Parari, where two artContinue Reading
The Flaws in Swiss Utopia: The Burqa Ban Referendum in Switzerland
On March 7, Switzerland will vote the referendum popularly called “burqa ban” which will decide on the prohibition of face-cover (burqa). This article focus on the issue of the burqa ban referendum and its dangerous effects of “othering” Muslims and institutionalizing it while enacting islamophobic policies.
Révision du droit pénal suisse en matière de viol : une opportunité à ne pas manquer
Depuis plusieurs années, la société civile et les organisations féministes critiquent le droit pénal suisse en matière sexuelle et demandent une réforme. Début février 2021, un projet de révision de la Commission juridique du Conseil des États a été mis en consultation. Pourtant, ce projet a suscité de vives réactions : il n’est ni en conformité avec la demande de la société civile, ni avec la Convention d’Istanbul. Retour sur ce combat féministe et ses défis actuels.
Revision of Swiss criminal law on rape: an opportunity that cannot be missed
For many years, civil society and feminist organisations have been criticizing Swiss criminal law on sexual matters and have been calling for reform. In early February 2021, a draft revision proposed by the Council of State’s legal committee has been submitted for consultation. However, it sparked strong reactions: it is neither meeting civil society’s demands nor is in accordance with the Istanbul Convention. Let’s take a look back at this feminist fight and its current challenges.
Italian Political Crises: Why Are They So Common?
By Chiara Azzarelli In January, most people in Milan were carrying on with their lives seemingly careless of the factContinue Reading
Stitch, sew or throw?
Can we please start to see if the clothes we purchase are environment-and-people-cruelty-free too?
Tunisia, 9 Years of Revolution
On January 14th, 2020 some Tunisians gathered at Habib Bourguiba Avenue in downtown Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, celebrating the 9 years of the Revolution.
What the Storming of the Capitol Means to Americans
By Abby Naumann Note from the author: This article has been published in response to the storming of the U.S.Continue Reading
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