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https://archive.ph/wip/IFzyb :

2020-01-08 | Gay rights: Switzerland to decide whether homophobia should be a crime

'In a study conducted recently by a gay rights organization ILGA on Europe’s LGBTIQ equality laws and policies, Switzerland placed 28th out of 49 countries. '

'If passed, Switzerland would join a handful of other European nations like Denmark and the Netherlands where homophobia is a criminal offense. '

'Roman Heggli, secretary-general of Swiss gay advocacy group Pink Cross, said the organization’s hotline receives dozens of reports of insults, threats, and physical violence against members of the LGBTIQ community each month. '

'While the country recognizes civil unions between gay and lesbian couples, entitling them to pension and inheritance rights, adoption of children is still not legal. '

'But that may change on Feb. 9, when Swiss voters will head to the polls to decide whether homophobia – hate crimes or discrimination based on sexual orientation –should be criminalized. '


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