June 15, 2019

Andrew Campbell 

On June 14, 2019, there were thousands of protesters on the streets carrying the banner saying, "Man, go ironing." Hundreds of people gathered in the cathedral in the city center, yelled, and set fire to burn neckties and bras to show dissatisfaction. After 28 years, the voice for woman rights once again took to the street. In 1991, there were some schools, hospitals, and cities that used purple balloons and banners to promote equal work and equal pay. This time they use a tight fist inside a Venus symbol to get the “purple wave” support.

Zurich, Switzerland, is one of the world-famous financial centers. Gender differences create unequal treatment, highlighting women's rights retrogression in rich countries. The women’s wage in Switzerland is ranked 44th in 149 countries, lower in developed countries. Organizers even encourage women to leave workplace at 3:24 pm because this is the average working time for women based on their wages.

There are many supporters from personal and businesses, including the first woman, who leads the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, wearing a label pin to stand with Swiss women. And the Roche Tower in Basel lighted up the event logo on Thursday night.

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