Gender Equality Strategy 2030
The aim of the Gender Equality Strategy is to ensure that women and men are equal in economic, family and social life. They should enjoy the same level of social security throughout their lives and the freedom of a respectful environment without discrimination and violence.
The Gender Equality Strategy 2030 was adopted by the Federal Council in 2021. All departments and various cantons and communes are involved in implementing the strategy, which is set out in an action plan that is updated twice a year. All information about the strategy, including the status of implementation of all measures, can be found on the Gender Equality Strategy website:
Gender Equality Strategy 2030
The goals and measures of the strategy are divided into four areas of action:
Work and public life
Goal: The economic autonomy of women is strengthened throughout their lives, regardless of their marital status and family situation. More about the Work and public life area of action.
Balance between work and family life
Goal: Women and men benefit from a framework that favours the balancing of private, family and working life and a balanced distribution of paid employment and the domestic and family workload. More about the Balance between work and family life area of action.
Gender-specific violence
Goal: Reduce violence against women and domestic violence and improve women’s personal safety. More about the Gender-specific violence area of action.
Discrimination
Goal: Discrimination, sexism and gender stereotypes are no longer tolerated by society and no longer restrict the lifestyles of women and men. More about the Discrimination area of action.
Who is involved in implementation?
At the level of the Confederation, the Federal Council, the federal departments and their offices, as well as the Federal Chancellery are responsible for implementation.
Implementation is monitored by the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE), which chairs an interdepartmental committee to ensure that the strategy is incorporated in the Federal Administration. More about the cooperation within the Federal administration.
Various cantons, cities and communes are also implementing measures for equality as part of the action plan for the Gender Equality Strategy.
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.