{
  "id": 20102130,
  "title": "Swiss men take to streets, call for stronger fight against violence against women",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/swiss-men-take-to-streets-call-for-stronger-fight-against-violence",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T02:11:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/europe/swiss-men-take-to-streets-call-for-stronger-fight-against-violence-against-women/articleshow/135845524.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dozens of men took to the streets outside Switzerland's parliament on Saturday, decrying misogyny and violence against women. The \"Men against Violence against Women\" demonstration urged men to play a more active and vocal role in combating these issues. Organizers cited growing concerns over the spread of misogynistic views, particularly among teenage boys and young men online, following the rise of right-wing \"manosphere\" influencers. A survey by the University of Zurich and the Swiss umbrella group mencare found that half of men aged 18-24 worried about masculinity being marginalized. Justice Minister Beat Jans acknowledged that men commit the vast majority of violent crimes, attributing it to disparaging remarks that lay the groundwork for violence. The protest aimed to encourage young men to question their attitudes and actively challenge violence against women and queer individuals.",
  "summary": "Men gathered in the Swiss capital to protest against misogyny and violence directed at women. The demonstration called for men to take an active role in opposing misogynistic views, especially online. Organizers stressed the need for men to acknowledge their responsibility in challenging these attitudes. The event followed increased awareness of violence committed by men, highlighting the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}