Disparity in pay for Swiss internships is affecting a generation's relationship with work.
Geneva saw protests in 2019 at unpaid internships at the UN
Keystone / Salvatore Di Nolfi
The disparity in pay and perks offered for company and NGO internships is vast in Switzerland. Some interns receive CHF3,500 ($4,360) per month while others work without salary or allowances at certain NGOs.
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