Swiss women only got the right to vote 50 years ago. Why?

Women in Switzerland are remembering a key moment in history this weekend - the 50th anniversary of finally being granted the right to vote.

Switzerland lagged far behind its neighbours Italy, France, and Germany, becoming one of the last countries in Europe to offer women equal political rights.

Reporter: Imogen Foulkes

Camera and editing: Angus MacKenzie

6 February 2021

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