Gender equality in Switzerland
Men and women have equal rights. The law shall ensure their equality, both in law and in practice, most particularly in the family, in education, and in the workplace. Men and women have the right to equal pay for work of equal value.
What is the Confederation doing to promote gender equality?
Gender Equality Strategy 2030
The first national Gender Equality Strategy was adopted in 2021. The Federal Council’s objective is to systematically promote gender equality.
Cooperation in Switzerland and internationally
The Confederation is committed to gender equality nationally and internationally.
Gender equality policy issues in the Federal Administration
The Confederation promotes issues of gender equality in many policy areas, from the armed forces to the balance between work and family-life.
Gender equality in the legislative process
The Confederation examines the impact of legislative projects on gender equality (gender equality impact assessment)
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.