Domestic violence
Domestic violence is a widespread problem in Switzerland that causes great suffering. Every year, an average of 25 people die as a result of domestic violence, with the majority of those killed being women.
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Domestic violence is a widespread problem in Switzerland that causes great suffering. Every year, an average of 25 people die as a result of domestic violence, with the majority of those killed being women.