Switzerland, famously, didn’t give women the vote on the federal level until 1971.
The delay on full voting rights is still having an effect today – there aren’t enough toilets for women in the federal parliament building.
When the building was completed in 1902 – there were no elected women. So, toilet facilities were geared towards men.
There are 21 toilets for 93 elected women in both houses. But that number doesn’t include female staff.
Many have been complaining about the lack of facilities – especially when both houses are in session.
Officials are at pains to point out the situation is legal. By law, there must be one toilet for every 15 women.
Even so, it’s acknowledged there is a problem and there are plans to improve the situation.
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