AntiRep Bern
Verein AntiRep Bern
Bern, Switzerland
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AntiRep Bern is a non-profit association based in Bern, Switzerland working on human rights, justice & legal aid, democracy & civil society.
AntiRep Bern is a Swiss association based in Bern that works on political repression linked to emancipatory activism. It informs the public about repression mechanisms, legal changes and possible counter-strategies, and supports politically active people facing repression. Its work includes accompanying political court cases, arranging lawyers, observing police operations, providing a demonstration support team (Ermittlungsausschuss), running workshops for political groups, offering financial contributions for legal costs, and referring people to psychological support. The association is run by volunteers and funded by donations.
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Offene Anlaufstelle
Human rights · Switzerland
Open drop-in point for people affected by repression and/or violence linked to political demonstrations in Bern.
Juristische Unterstützung
Justice & Legal aid · Switzerland
Support with legal consequences of political activity, including answering legal questions, providing complaint templates and referring to lawyers.
Finanzielle Unterstützung für Betroffene
Human rights · Switzerland
Financial contributions towards legal and court costs for people affected by repression because of political activism.
Psychologische Unterstützung
Mental health · Switzerland
Support for people whose psychological wellbeing is affected by repression, with referral to professional help where needed.
Informations- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
Democracy & Civil society · Switzerland
Public awareness work on mechanisms of repression, possible counter-strategies and changes to laws and fundamental rights.
