A ray of hope for Sandra

Observer 18/07 Text: Thomas Buomberger, Photo: Private photograph. In July, the Observer reported on Sandra's case: The 13-year-old girl was facing deportation. Now a solution that is in the child's best interests is emerging....

Aargau plans to deport children again!

Yet again!!! The Aargau High Court has made a scandalous decision! Once again, two children are to be deported to Brazil against their will. Tele M1, August 20, 2007. The two boys, Christian and Cassio, live with their...

Hope for Sonia

Observer 16/07 Text: Dominique Strebel, Photo: Renate Wernli The Zurich Migration Office has decided that Sonia Idemudia may remain in Switzerland for the time being. However, her request for reconsideration was rejected. Now, hopes rest on...

Children also want their father in the house

Tagesanzeiger, August 6, 2007: "Egalitarian children" rate their model more positively than "traditional children" rate theirs. The conservative family model with the mother at home seems to be gaining popularity again in Switzerland. The...

Observer: “Officially sanctioned nightmare”

A 13-year-old girl doesn't want to live with her mother in Brazil, but with her father in Switzerland. So she goes into hiding. Then she falls into the clutches of the Swiss justice system. She has to spend several days in jail and is ultimately supposed to face charges against...