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A new OECD study commissioned by the federal government shows that Swiss women have significantly less confidence in public institutions and their ability to participate in politics compared to men, a gap that is notably larger than the OECD average.
In a bid to evolve a male-dominated organizational culture, two major Swiss Catholic dioceses are implementing a 12-month mentorship program aimed at increasing the number of women in management positions within the church.
Legislation introduced in 2021 to increase female representation is proving effective, with an analysis showing that 25 of the 30 largest companies on the Swiss stock exchange now meet the 30% quota for women on their boards of directors.
Legislation introduced in 2021 to increase female representation on company boards is proving effective. An analysis shows that 25 of the 30 largest companies on the Swiss stock exchange now meet or exceed the 30% quota for women on their boards of directors.
The upcoming Patrouille des Glaciers ski-touring race will feature a historic high in female participation, with 112 all-women patrols registered. Organizers of the iconic Valais event celebrate the growing inclusion in one of the world's most challenging ski mountaineering competitions.
The Musée Artistes Femmes (MAF), Switzerland's first museum exclusively dedicated to showcasing the work of women artists, has opened in Lausanne, addressing the historical underrepresentation of female artists in cultural institutions.
A new institution, the Musée Artistes Femmes (MAF), has opened in Lausanne to provide a dedicated platform for women artists, who remain underrepresented in Swiss museums. The inaugural exhibition, 'Cellules', is now showcasing the work of twelve artists.
In a pioneering move for Switzerland, the government of Canton Bern has agreed to explicitly categorize and report feminicides in its official crime statistics, aiming to increase visibility and address patriarchal violence, pending a national definition.
To boost female recruitment, the Swiss parliament has endorsed a motion to eliminate financial disadvantages for women in the armed forces, specifically targeting low allowance rates for those who worked part-time before their service. The army aims to increase its female contingent to 10%.
Two hundred women gathered at the Federal Palace for an event focused on "Women and AI: between potential and risks". Organized for International Women's Day, the event featured discussions and speeches emphasizing the need for female perspectives in shaping technology and AI legislation in Switzerland.
According to a new PwC index for 2026, the gender pay gap in Switzerland has widened to 17.4%, signaling a setback. This comes even as the country improved its overall ranking for women in the workplace, with experts citing challenges like expensive childcare and a fall in full-time female employment.
On March 8, Swiss voters will decide on a landmark proposal to tax married couples individually. Supporters claim it will end the current 'marriage penalty' and encourage thousands of women to join the workforce, while opponents warn of new inequalities and financial burdens.
On March 8, Swiss voters will decide whether to tax married couples individually. Supporters argue the reform will eliminate the current 'marriage penalty', encouraging more women to join the workforce, while opponents raise concerns about new inequalities.
In a historic move, the three traditionally all-male honour societies ('Ehrengesellschaften') in Basel have admitted two women for the first time in their centuries-long history. The new members celebrated their first Vogel Gryff festival, marking a significant cultural shift.
Federal statistics reveal dramatic changes in Swiss attitudes toward gender roles, with two-thirds now supporting same-sex parenting and traditional breadwinner model falling to 25%.
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