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Hundreds of men rally in Bern against violence against women
Hundreds of men rallied outside parliament in Bern on Saturday to oppose violence against women.
The one-hour demonstration was called by a broad alliance that included the Swiss men’s group Men Against Violence Against Women and the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland.
Organizers urged men to show solidarity with people affected and take responsibility rather than look away.
The rally comes amid concern about misogynistic views spreading online among teenage boys and young men.
A University of Zurich survey found that half of male respondents aged 18 to 24 expressed concern that “real men” are increasingly marginalized and held restrictive views of masculinity.
Switzerland’s justice minister has also spoken about men’s responsibility, citing figures that men commit most violent crimes and almost all rapes.
Organizers called for men to help challenge violence and misogyny.
Hundreds of men rallied in Bern on Saturday to denounce violence against women and misogyny.
The one-hour solidarity rally took place at Bundesplatz, outside parliament.
Organisers urged men to show support for people affected and take a visible stand against violence.
A June survey found that half of male respondents aged 18 to 24 held restrictive, dominance-based views of masculinity.
Swiss Justice Minister Beat Jans said men commit four-fifths of violent crimes and up to 99 percent of rapes.
- Who
- Hundreds of men attended. A broad alliance, including the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland and the Men Against Violence Against Women committee, called the rally.
- What
- A solidarity rally denouncing violence against women and misogyny.
- When
- Saturday, November 14, 2026.
- Where
- Bundesplatz in Bern, Switzerland, outside parliament.
- Why
- Organisers called on men to oppose violence against women, show support for those affected and take responsibility for their own conduct and that of perpetrators in their circles.
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A University of Zurich and MenCare survey found half of male respondents aged 18 to 24 held restrictive, dominance-based views of masculinity.
Justice Minister Beat Jans said men commit four-fifths of violent crimes and up to 99 percent of rapes.
Hundreds of men rallied at Bundesplatz in Bern against violence against women.
- Attendance
- Hundreds of men
- Location
- Bundesplatz, Bern, Switzerland
- Duration
- One hour
- Survey finding
- Half of male respondents aged 18 to 24 held restrictive, dominance-based views of masculinity
- Violent crimes
- Jans said men commit four-fifths
- Rape cases
- Jans said men's share is as high as 99 percent
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What people are saying
We men are part of the problem — the problem being violence against women and queer people
We no longer want to be part of the problem; we want to be part of the solution.
Violence by men does not begin with the first blow; it begins with a disparaging remark. We men all have a duty.