https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Two years before the allegations against Harvey Weinstein spurred a global reckoning about sexual misconduct, the United Nations' oldest agency was exploring new ways to protect workers from harassment and assault. https://www.thelocal.ch/20180510/can-a-united-nations-treaty-really-help-the-metoo-movement-geneva Thu, 10 May 2018 10:57:52 +0200 can-a-united-nations-treaty-really-help-the-metoo-movement-geneva Long synonymous with scantily-clad women draped over pricey vehicles, this year's Geneva Motor Show is almost void of 'booth babes', as automakers strive to polish their images following the #MeToo movement. https://www.thelocal.ch/20180309/car-explainers-outnumber-booth-babes-at-this-years-geneva-motor-show Fri, 09 Mar 2018 09:55:04 +0100 car-explainers-outnumber-booth-babes-at-this-years-geneva-motor-show One of the most famous chocolate companies in the world is seemingly the latest victim in the Harvey Weinstein scandal, filing a US lawsuit against the disgraced mogul's former company over a cancelled Golden Globes party. https://www.thelocal.ch/20180224/swiss-chocolatier-lindt-and-sprungli-sues-weinstein-company Sat, 24 Feb 2018 11:42:20 +0100 swiss-chocolatier-lindt-and-sprungli-sues-weinstein-company Federal MP Yannick Buttet resigned as vice-president of Switzerland’s Christian-Democrat Party (CVP) on Monday after it was revealed by a Swiss newspaper he was facing a criminal complaint over his alleged behaviour towards a woman. https://www.thelocal.ch/20171205/swiss-politician-takes-sick-leave-from-parliament-over-sexual-harassment-claims Tue, 05 Dec 2017 10:54:43 +0100 swiss-politician-takes-sick-leave-from-parliament-over-sexual-harassment-claims