Hundreds of men have protested in Bundesplatz Square, ahead of the Federal Parliament in Bern, Switzerland, against violence against women, demanding more responsibility and commitment from men in the fight against this phenomenon.

The protest, which lasted about an hour, was organised by a wide alliance involving the Swiss Social Democrat Party ( SP) and PHIMänner gegen Gewalt an Franen (Brits against violence against women).

Organisers urged men to show solidarity with the victims, not to remain silent in the face of violence, and to react when facing such cases in their social circle.

According to organisers, violence against women in most cases is exercised by men, so they must take responsibility and openly oppose violent behavior, including those of close relatives, writes the SRF, broadcast Telegrafi.

The size of harassment and sexual violence in Switzerland was also highlighted during the protest.

According to figures cited by organisers, more than half of women in the country have experienced sexual harassment, while one in five women has been the victim of unwanted sexual acts.

With this solidarity action, participants intended to send the message that the fight against violence against women is not only the responsibility of victims or institutions, but also requires the active commitment of men.

Source Layer: Insander