In March 2000, a Geneva research group released a survey in cooperation with the American Jewish Committee in New York, stating that anti-Semitic views are held by 16 percent of Swiss citizens. Other prominent survey firms, as well as some Jewish leaders, disputed the accuracy of the Geneva firm's survey, stating that the survey overestimated the prevalence of anti-Semitic views. However, the survey found that 92 percent of all Swiss youth rejected anti-Semitic notions. The survey reflected some inconsistencies. For example, during the recent period of controversy over the country's World War II record, public opinion in support of Switzerland's antiracism laws actually strengthened.
Many nongovernmental organizations coordinate interfaith events throughout the country.
The U.S. Embassy discusses religious freedom issues with both Government officials and representatives of the various faiths and in the overall context of the promotion of human rights.