The call from 135,000 petitioners has not persuaded the Federal Council and parliaments to commit themselves to clear guidelines for companies. This is why the "Law without Borders" campaign has launched a performance tour in Berne from 21 November, together with the "Art+Politics" network. The aim is to win over a broad audience for the campaign's concerns.
Human rights violations are not a trivial offence. Copper mines in Congo Textile factories in Bangladesh Cement factories in India: many multinational corporations are based in Switzerland. They are often active in developing countries and conflict areas. Their business often has a massive impact on nature and people there. However, the responsibility for this is not borne by those who cause it. That is why clear rules are needed for corporations.
Performance on tour
The "Law without Borders" campaign submitted a petition with over 135,000 signatures to the Federal Council in the summer. A clear commitment by the Federal Council and parliament to binding rules for corporations with headquarters in Switzerland is still outstanding. This is why "Law without Borders" has launched a performance tour together with the "Art+Politics" network. The conditions for the local people and the responsibility of Switzerland are to be thematised in an artistic way and brought closer to a broad public.
A round through Switzerland
The beginning should have been on November 21, when the performance artist Anne Rochat was supposed to start. This event was unfortunately cancelled. The next stops are:
