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New Federal Statistical Office figures show Switzerland’s gender pay gap narrowed to 15.7% in 2024, but the unexplained difference remains substantial and is especially wide in finance and among senior managers. The article should distinguish structural causes from potentially discriminatory pay differences and assess whether progress is fast enough.
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feminicide
The executive council of canton Bern has expressed its willingness to explicitly list feminicide in its crime statistics, marking a potential first in Switzerland. However, the cantonal government stated it prefers to wait for a uniform national definition before implementing the change.
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economy
Government report reveals married mothers earn significantly less than fathers, with gap widening to 21% compared to just 1.3% for single workers.
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society
New research from the University of Bern challenges assumptions about gender-based career choices, finding similar job expectations between young men and women.
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society
New research from University of Bern shows technical skills and job content, not work-life balance, drive gender segregation in Swiss professions.
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society
Country advances three positions to 17th place in WEF gender equality index, showing fastest progress since pandemic despite remaining challenges.
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gender equality
Swiss trade union Unia reveals ongoing wage discrimination ahead of June 14 strike, with women earning 17.5% less than men despite equality legislation.
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health
One year after establishing Switzerland's first gender medicine professorship, the University of Zurich reports successful implementation despite initial challenges.
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politics
Angela Koller becomes the first woman mayor in conservative northeastern Swiss canton that only granted women voting rights three decades ago.
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gender equality
New international study places Switzerland 26th out of 29 OECD nations for working women's conditions, highlighting persistent gender equality challenges.
Le News
business
New study reveals slow but steady progress in female leadership, with significant variations between Swiss regions and sectors.
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business
Ten-year study shows gradual increase in female leadership positions, with German-speaking cantons leading while French and Italian regions lag behind.
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culture
The Zunft zur Meisen votes overwhelmingly to admit women, marking revolutionary change in centuries-old tradition ahead of Sechseläuten festival.
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society
Historic decision by Zunft zur Meisen ends centuries-old male-only tradition, allowing full female participation in Sechseläuten festival
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health
New Swiss study shows women have significantly lower survival rates after cardiac arrest and receive less intensive care than men.
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healthcare
New study reveals women in Switzerland have significantly lower survival rates from cardiac arrest and receive less intensive care than men
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politics
Swiss Senate votes 21-18 to make gender-based discrimination and hatred punishable by law, marking significant step forward in protecting women's rights.
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legislation
New legislation to make gender-based discrimination and hatred punishable by law passes Senate vote, marking significant step in equality protection.
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business
Major Swiss companies show stalled progress at 35% women board directors, while management board representation rises slightly to 25%
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