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, the elimination of violence against women and domestic violence and the equality of LGBTIQ persons. 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 relationship check helps to recognise the warning signs of violence at an early stage
Is that actually normal? A new relationship quiz on www.without-violence.ch can help you to assess your own relationship. It is an additional part of the national campaign ‘Equality prevents violence’, which will be more visible again throughout Switzerland from 26 October.
Financial aid: Submit your application via eGrants
Applications for financial aid from the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) must now be submitted via the “eGrants” portal. The next application deadline is 31 January 2027.
Ten years of the Charter for equal pay
The Charter for equal pay in the public sector is celebrating its 10th anniversary. Since 2016, public sector employers and state-associated organisations have served as important role models by campaigning for equal pay and professional equality.
Press releases
The national campaign against domestic violence is being expanded
The services offered by the national prevention campaign against domestic, sexual and gender-based violence is being expanded, and access to existing support services will be made easier. A new a relationship check is now available online to help recognise the warning signs of violence. Further information is also available in easy-to-read language and in several non-national languages. From now on, members of the public can order campaign materials free of charge. The aim is to reach as wide an audience as possible and to make those affected – as well as those around them – aware of the support services available at an early stage.
Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider to attend meeting of gender equality ministers from German-speaking countries in Vaduz
Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider will attend a meeting of gender equality ministers from German-speaking countries in Vaduz on 31 August. This year’s gathering will focus on current gender equality challenges in the digital age, as well as how to address anti-feminist tendencies. The meeting brings together representatives from Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Austria and Switzerland.
Trust in public institutions: a marked gap between women and men
A study commissioned by the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) shows that women in Switzerland have less trust in public institutions than men. Whilst Switzerland enjoys a high level of trust in its institutions by international standards, it also has one of the widest gender gaps.
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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.
Equality of LGBTIQ persons
In Switzerland, the equality of LGBTIQ persons before the law has improved in recent years: The scope of penal provision against discrimination and incitement to hatred on grounds of sexual orientation has been extended, and the procedure for changing gender and first nameat the civil registry office was simplified, and marriage for all has been introduced. However, LGBTIQ persons still face discrimination in various areas.
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.
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.
About the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE)
The FOGE promotes gender equality in all areas of life and is committed to eliminating discrimination.
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We regularly publish newsletters on various topics (gender equality policy issues, financial aid for equality in the workplace, financial aid for violence prevention, information sheets on violence and equal pay).