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Exhibition: Care and Coercion in Switzerland

Name: Exhibition: Care and Coercion in Switzerland
Start: 2026-10-02T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-02T23:59:00+02:00
Location: Schlossstrasse 30, 3900 Brig, Switzerland

Schlossstrasse 30, 3900 Brig, Switzerland
Brig, Switzerland
Fri, October 2, 2026 (9:00 am - 11:59 pm)
Fri, October 16, 2026 (9:00 am - 11:59 pm)

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Description

Exhibition in public space with participation project
It impressively and accessibly illuminates a long-suppressed chapter of Swiss history: the coercive measures of care that affected hundreds of thousands of children, adolescents, and adults.
The exhibition makes visible the tension between care and coercion, gives a voice to those affected, and awakens empathy for people who stood – and stand – at the margins of society. It critically examines the past and present.

Highlights

Public exhibition on Swiss history
Focus on coercive care measures
Aims to give voice to marginalized individuals

General Information

The exhibition 'Care and Coercion in Switzerland' takes place at the Mediathek Wallis in Brig. It explores the historical context of coercive care affecting many individuals, fostering empathy and understanding of this critical issue.