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17 May 1990 marked a historic turning point when the World Health Organisation (WHO) removed homosexuality from the list of mental illnesses. Since then, this date has become emblematic of the fight against homophobia, transphobia and biphobia. These are not only social justice issues, but also feminist issues. Although the...

As of this morning, it's official! Rue de l'Ecole-de-Chimie, where the Collective's building is located, has been renamed Rue Pearl-Grobet-Secrétan. The change of name is part of the 3rd round of feminisation of street names carried out by the City of Geneva. Based on the observation that only 7% of...

For over a century, March 8th has held significant meaning for feminists worldwide. Where does the idea of a specific date for gender equality come from? And what is its significance in Switzerland today? As March 8th draws near, you might notice flashy ads promising discounts on everything from perfumes...

In December 2023, Geneva's Council of State gave the go-ahead for nine streets to be renamed in honour of influential women in the city's history. This is the third wave of feminisation efforts in Geneva. La Collective welcomes this decision with enthusiasm, especially as it affects the rue de l'Ecole-de-Chimie,...

To commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Gender-Based Violence and the commencement of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign on November 25th, 2023, RTS aired the harrowing testimony of a woman who endured both physical and psychological abuse from her partner. She detailed the insidious...

At the beginning of November, La Collective hosted a press conference to launch the "Pour en finir avec les violences sexistes et sexuelles" campaign. With the participation of Geneva's feminist groups and elected officials from the city and state of Geneva, the campaign launch garnered significant media attention. This widespread...