Switzerland should issue humanitarian visas to all Afghan women and girls who have their home country.
The call comes from the City of Geneva as well as two former presidents of the Confederation, Ruth Dreifuss and Micheline Calmy-Rey. In a message to the current Minister of Justice, Elisabeth Baume-Schneider and the rest of the Federal Council, they point out that only Sweden and Denmark automatically grant asylum to female Afghans.
The mayor of Geneva, Alfonso Gomez, says Bern should let communes make more of the decisions to welcome refugees.
Govt ready to step in on train staff attacks
Police have to disclose nationality of offenders
Valais bar association says no new fire laws are needed
Major Swiss firm to cut jobs
Post your ballots on time
This winter was significantly warmer than average
