With the Women’s Strike in Switzerland now upon us, officials in Zurich have dedicated seven streets in the city to famous women. The aim of the project is to make women more visible in everyday life by providing more information about their achievements.
In a statement, city officials in Zurich confirmed that seven streets in the Swiss metropolis have now been dedicated to specific famous women, following the eight streets that were inaugurated in 2020. The streets will have new signs and information boards informing passersby of the women’s achievements. Each board will also provide a QR code, leading those curious to in-depth videos about the seven people selected.
In the video accompanying the announcement, the local council noted that of the 516 streets and squares in Zurich dedicated to famous people, 87 percent of them are named after men. What's more, of the monuments that are dedicated to women, many only recognise them more generally, rather than specific people or achievements - a notable example of this includes the Die Sitzende (the sitting one) near China Garden.
Now, seven more streets in Zurich will be retroactively dedicated to famous women. These are:
For more information about the change, check out the official press release.
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