The theme of the 2026 International Women’s Rights Day at EPFL is violence against women, in resonance with the national campaign ‘Equality Prevents Violence’ coordinated by the Swiss Federal Office for Gender Equality.
Program
11 March | 5:30-7:30 pm
The student association Polyquity, which advocates for an intersectional and inclusive feminism, is organizing a collective reading (‘arpentage’) of two feminist works addressing themes related to gender‑based violence, written by Martin Page and Virginie Despentes.
16 March | 5:30-8:00 pm
EPFL’s Equal Opportunity Office is hosting a screening of the documentary Cascadeuses by Elena Avdija, followed by a discussion with the film director. The film highlights how the film industry very often assigns women roles as victims or mistreated bodies.
National Campaign
We can all do something to prevent violence. We can get help, we can offer other people our support, or we can take a critical look at our own behaviour. The “Equality prevents violence” campaign was requested by the Swiss Parliament to educate, raise awareness and prevent violence together.