Saturday, 30 August 2025, 6-7 pm

Panel discussion | Gender-based violence in Switzerland

Discussion with Alexandra Frank, Public Prosecutor of Basel-Stadt, and Anna-Béatrice Schmaltz, Head of «16 Days Against Violence Towards Women», in collaboration with Victim Support of both Basels.
Free admission, no booking required, in German

In the first eight weeks of 2025, there have already been eight femicides in Switzerland. A tragic record! The implementation of the Istanbul Convention, ratified in 2018, is progressing, but what does it really bring? To what extent do all these measures address the roots of gender-based violence? What role do current law enforcement and judicial practices play – especially here in Basel?

Panel discussion with Alexandra Frank, Public Prosecutor of Basel-Stadt, and Anna-Béatrice Schmaltz, Program Manager for Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Head of the «16 Days Against Violence Towards Women» program at Frieda – the feminist peace organization.

Moderation: Beat John, Managing Director of Victim Support in both Basels, and Dr. Sandra Beate Reimann, Curator of the exhibition.

Venue: Museum Tinguely