According to a recent study, 42% of women and 24% of men reported being subject to violence by their partner in Switzerland. Overall, 44% of those earning under CHF 4,000 a month reported domestic violence compared to 28% of those with incomes over CHF 10,000. Until fairly recently, domestic violence in Switzerland has been a politically tabou subject and considered something to be dealt with privately. The study revealed certain attitudes towards domestic violence that appear to stand in the way of progress on the problem. In 2020, more than 20,000 cases of domestic violence were recorded by the authorities in Switzerland, only a tiny portion of the real figure.

Source: Le News November 11, 2021 23:43 UTC