Gender equality in all areas of life
The Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) promotes gender equality. Its central objectives are equality in the workplace and the elimination of violence against women and domestic violence. The FOGE is also responsible for coordinating the gender equality strategy 2030, the first national strategy for equality in all areas of life.
News
New feature in Logib pay system
The Confederation has been providing companies and organizations with the Logib pay system web application since November 2023. This tool enables them to develop a straightforward pay system based on gender-neutral criteria, thus reducing the risk of pay discrimination. A new feature has now been introduced to make the application even more user-friendly.
Minimum standards for education and training
The minimum standards for the education and training of various professional groups regarding gender-specific, sexualised and domestic violence show the thematic contents and competences that should be taught for the respective professional group as basic knowledge during training or as specific specialist knowledge in education or training.
Gender equality in Federal studies and statistics
The FOGE provides a tool and guiding questions to support administrative units in reviewing the relevance of including gender in their studies and statistics.
Press releases
Review of progress and challenges in the field of equality in Switzerland
In the run-up to the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration next year, Swit-zerland is taking stock on gender equality. At its meeting on 26 June 2024, the Federal Council adopted a report on this subject to the attention of the UN. Among the major achievements is Switzerland’s first Gender Equality Strategy 2030. In terms of challenges, women are still in the majority in low-paid sectors and account for the vast majority of victims of domestic violence.
Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider co-chairs the first OECD Forum on Gender Equality in Paris
Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider will co-chair the first Forum on Gender Equality held by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris on Tuesday, 11 June. The forum will focus on advancing gender equality amid green, energy and digital transitions. Switzerland will seek to emphasise the role of gender-sensitive data collection and digital tools in promoting gender equality.
Parental partner violence: better protection for affected children
A new study commissioned by the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) and the Swiss Conference against Domestic Violence sheds light on the situation of children affected by violence in parental relationships. Specific recommendations show how existing gaps in support services can be closed and how the protection of affected children in Switzerland can be improved.
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Gender equality in Switzerland
Gender equality has not yet been achieved. Switzerland is committed to equality before the law and in practice in various areas.
Equality in the workplace
The Gender Equality Act prohibits discrimination in the workplace. Employers are obliged to pay equal pay for work of equal value and to protect employees from harassment. The Confederation is committed to furthering gender equality in the workplace through various measures.
Violence against women and domestic violence
Violence takes many forms and can affect anyone. Almost half of all violent crimes happen at home, in marriages, in partnerships and in families. Domestic violence can also affect men. However, it is more often directed against women. The same is true with regard to sexual harassment.
About the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE)
The FOGE promotes gender equality in all areas of life and is committed to eliminating discrimination.
Promotion of projects with financial aid
The Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) offers financial aid to promote innovative projects in the areas of gender equality in the workplace, the prevention of violence against women and the prevention of domestic violence.
Promoting equal pay with Logib
Equal pay is key to achieving equality in working life and is an important element of good governance. A transparent pay system and equal pay analysis help employers to promote and implement equal pay within their sphere of influence.