National campaign “Equality prevents violence”
On 11 November 2025, Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider launched a national prevention campaign against violence. The campaign “Equality prevents violence” was developed by the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) with the support of a broad alliance of government bodies and NGOs. It will be repeated in the years to come.
Background to the campaign
Domestic, sexual and gender-based violence has many causes and many faces. It is widespread in Switzerland, as it is elsewhere. Anyone can be affected, but women face a higher risk. To tackle this, the campaign focuses on two common sources of violence: power imbalances and discriminatory norms.
Why this campaign?
The campaign addresses violence in three ways:
- It raises awareness of how violent behaviour can start
- It encourages people to talk about violence
- And it provides information on advice and support services
Explaining how violence starts
The campaign aims to raise public awareness of the early stages of violence: when someone is constantly belittled, controlled or isolated, or when people exploit positions of power and dominance.
Encouraging people to talk about violence
Experiences of violence involve many uncertainties and fears. The campaign aims to encourage people to talk about this subject and get help – whether they experience, witness or engage in violence themselves.
Publicising support services
There are numerous support and advice centres in Switzerland. The campaign also provides information about these, so that victims, their close contacts and can harm others (potential) perpetrators can get the support they need. Let’s not leave anyone experiencing violence alone.
Further information on the campaign
Follow our campaign on social media:
- Instagram: @without-violence.ch
- Facebook: @without-violence.ch
- YouTube