Swiss women stage national strike for equality

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Women demonstrate in Lausanne ahead of a nationwide strike in Switzerland

Women across Switzerland have begun a day of demonstrations against what they say is the country’s unacceptably slow pace to equality. BBC

I’m taking part for all the women who aren’t able, or maybe aren’t brave enough to do what they want in life

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A new strike was first suggested last year in response to parliament’s decision to introduce more scrutiny on equal pay. BBC

It’s way easier for us to go on to the streets and demand things than it was for women 100 years ago

Not every Swiss woman is entirely convinced.

Source: www.bbc.com