1981: The principle of equality between women and men has been enshrined in the Federal Constitution.
1988: The Federal Office for Gender Equality was established by the Federal council.
1996: The Federal Act on Gender Equality entered into force and specifically prohibits discrimination in paid employment.
The gender equality indicators give an overview of the current state of and recent developments in gender equality in Switzerland in the area of education, unpaid work, paid employment, reconciling work and family, wages and politics.
