WE LIVE HERE
We build our neighbourhoods, schools and shared life together.
LOCAL VOTING RIGHTS FOR MIGRANTS
WE LIVE TOGETHER. WE DECIDE TOGETHER.
We campaign for migrants who live, work and have built their lives in Switzerland to have a voice in local democracy.
ZÜRICH — SWITZERLAND
DEMOCRACY FOR EVERYONE
OUR DEMAND
18 YEARS OLD + 5 YEARS OF RESIDENCE
LOCAL VOTING RIGHTS
Residence permit category should not block democratic participation. Everyone who has lived legally in Switzerland for five years should be able to vote locally.
WHY VOTING RIGHTS?
BECAUSE WE BUILD THIS LIFE TOGETHER.
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WE WORK HERE
We produce, care, provide services and pay taxes.
DECISIONS AFFECT US
Local decisions directly shape our everyday lives.
WE DESERVE A VOICE
Democracy grows stronger when every resident counts.
COUNTMEIN
COUNT ME IN.
CountMeIn is an independent civic initiative working for the democratic participation of migrants at the local level in Switzerland.
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NEWS
CALLING FOR MIGRANT VOTING RIGHTS IN ZURICH
At our Zurich action, we stressed that migrants who contribute to city life should also have a say in local decisions.
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OUR LEAFLETS ON THE STREETS OF ZURICH
We brought our call for local voting rights to neighbourhoods, public squares and transit stops.
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DEMOCRACY CANNOT EXCLUDE 40 PERCENT
Our new poster series highlights the democratic deficit created by excluding migrants from local voting.
READ MORE →AN ELECTION WITHOUT MIGRANTS IS NOT LEGITIMATE
As IDHF, we demand that every migrant who has turned 18 and has lived legally in Switzerland for at least five years be able to vote in local elections, regardless of residence permit category.
FROM THE CAMPAIGN
MEDIA
FROM THE COMMUNITY
VOICES
Thoughts from people living in this city on equal participation.
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