Review of the year 2024 and outlook for 2025
20 May 2025
In 2024, the long-standing international legal commitment of the non-profit membership association “DIGNITAS – To live with dignity – To die with dignity” and the political activities for the human right to self-determination regarding one’s own end in life were continued. In Switzerland, the association continues to focus on securing access to assisted suicide for residents of public homes. A case initiated by DIGNITAS against France is pending at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). In the operational area, the comprehensive advisory work for individuals seeking help and suicide attempt prevention remained at the core of DIGNITAS’ activities. The association is receiving enquiries from an increasing number of countries and the medical conditions of those requesting assisted dying are becoming increasingly complex.
See our media release of 8 April 2025 for more details.
