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.
Press releases
Meeting between the federal and cantonal authorities to promote gender equality
The first executive level meeting on gender equality between the federal government and the cantons took place today in Bern. On the initiative of Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, the cantonal councillors responsible for gender equality in Switzerland met to strengthen their cooperation and reaffirm their political commitment to an inclusive and equal society. The prevention of gender-based violence was a further priority topic at the meeting.
Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider travels to New York for the UN Commission on the Status of Women
The 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will open in New York on 10 March. This edition is of particular significance as it marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, currently the most comprehensive international plan to strengthen gender equality and the rights of women and girls. The Swiss delegation will be led by Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, the minister responsible for gender equality.
Firearms play a central role in domestic homicides
A study by the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) sheds light on the role played by firearms in domestic homicides in Switzerland. The Federal Council was informed of the results at its meeting on 26 February 2025. The research shows that the perpetrators are almost exclusively men, the majority of whom are Swiss citizens over the age of 60. Swiss women in the same age group are particularly at risk. The study also shows that information on the legality and origin of the firearms is often unavailable.