Eurovision 2025: Switzerland's Spotlight on Non-Binary Rights

Switzerland Hosts Eurovision 2025 Amidst Calls for Non-Binary Legal Recognition Switzerland is hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in 2025, but a significant social issue remains unresolved: the lack of legal recognition for non-binary identities. The 2024 Eurovision win by the non-binary artist Nemo brought increased attention to this issue. While Switzerland passed a self-determination law for transgender individuals in 2021, it only allows for male or female gender designations. "For us, Nemo's win meant to be very visible," says Fréderic Mader of the Transgender Network Switzerland (TGNS). "Everyone wanted to speak with us." Despite the social progress, activists continue to push for legal recognition of non-binary identities. Their campaign, "We Exist," aims to achieve this goal. Mader acknowledges the long road ahead: "To be very honest, it will take a long time. We have a lot of work to do." The Eurovision contest provides a powerful platform to highlight this ongoing struggle for equality and recognition.