Swiss adopt first national strategy on gender equality
A scene from Lucerne during the national women s strike in 2019 Keystone / Alexandra Wey
The Swiss government has new strategy to promote equal pay as well as the compatibility of careers and family life. There will also be a push to protect women from violence.
This content was published on April 28, 2021 - 16:01
April 28, 2021 - 16:01
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Adopted by Switzerland’s executive branch on Wednesday, the National Strategy for Gender Equality is an effort to combat discrimination, sexism and violence. The aim is to achieve true gender equality by 2030.
An article on equality was enshrined in the Federal Constitution in 1981. Article 8 states: “Men and women shall have equal rights. The law shall ensure their equality in law and in fact, especially in the family, in education and in the workplace. Men and women are entitled to equal pay for work of equal value.” The relevant law has been in force since 1996.
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