Afghan women generally continue to receive asylum
Published: Wednesday, Sep 25th 2024, 12:10
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Afghan women and girls will generally continue to be granted asylum in Switzerland. The asylum practice introduced in summer 2023 remains in place. On Wednesday, the Council of States also rejected a motion to reverse the corresponding decision.
The small chamber reached its decision by 25 votes to 14 with two abstentions. The proposal from the ranks of the FDP is therefore off the table. At the end of May, the National Council rejected a motion with the same request by a majority of one vote. The motions are therefore off the table.
The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) decided to change its practice in July 2023 following a recommendation from the European Asylum Agency. It explained that the situation for women and girls in Afghanistan had steadily deteriorated since the Taliban came to power. The fundamental rights of women are severely restricted.
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