Federal Constitution of the Swiss Confederation 1999, as amended to 2023
Equality and Non-Discrimination
  • English

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    3 It [the Swiss Confederation] shall ensure the greatest possible equality of opportunity among its citizens.
    … (Art. 2)

  • French

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    3 Elle [la Confédération helvétique] veille à garantir une égalité des chances aussi grande que possible.
    … (Art. 2)

  • German

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    3 Sie (Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft) sorgt für eine möglichst grosse Chancengleichheit unter den Bürgerinnen und Bürgern.
    … (Art. 2)

  • Italian

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    3 [La Confederazione Svizzera]Provvede ad assicurare quanto possibile pari opportunità ai cittadini.
    … (Art. 2)

Equality and Non-Discrimination
  • English

    1 Every person is equal before the law.
    2 No one may be discriminated against, in particular on grounds of origin, race, gender, age, language, social position, way of life, religious, ideological, or political convictions, or because of a physical, mental or psychological disability.
    3 Men and women have equal rights. The law shall ensure their equality, both in law and in practice, most particularly in the family, in education, and in the workplace.
    … (Art. 8)

  • French

    1 Tous les êtres humains sont égaux devant la loi.
    2 Nul ne doit subir de discrimination du fait notamment de son origine, de sa race, de son sexe, de son âge, de sa langue, de sa situation sociale, de son mode de vie, de ses convictions religieuses, philosophiques ou politiques ni du fait d’une déficience corporelle, mentale ou psychique.
    3 L’homme et la femme sont égaux en droit. La loi pourvoit à l’égalité de droit et de fait, en particulier dans les domaines de la famille, de la formation et du travail.
    … (Art. 8)

  • German

    1 Alle Menschen sind vor dem Gesetz gleich.
    2 Niemand darf diskriminiert werden, namentlich nicht wegen der Herkunft, der Rasse, des Geschlechts, des Alters, der Sprache, der sozialen Stellung, der Lebensform, der religiösen, weltanschaulichen oder politischen Überzeugung oder wegen einer körperlichen, geistigen oder psychischen Behinderung.
    3 Mann und Frau sind gleichberechtigt. Das Gesetz sorgt für ihre rechtliche und tatsächliche Gleichstellung, vor allem in Familie, Ausbildung und Arbeit.
    … (Art. 8)

  • Italian

    1 Tutti sono uguali davanti alla legge.
    2 Nessuno può essere discriminato, in particolare a causa dell’origine, della razza, del sesso, dell’età, della lingua, della posizione sociale, del modo di vita, delle convinzioni religiose, filosofiche o politiche, e di menomazioni fisiche, mentali o psichiche.
    3 Uomo e donna hanno uguali diritti. La legge ne assicura l’uguaglianza, di diritto e di fatto, in particolare per quanto concerne la famiglia, l’istruzione e il lavoro.
    … (Art. 8)

Equality and Non-Discrimination
  • English

    1 Every person has the right to equal and fair treatment in judicial and administrative proceedings and to have their case decided within a reasonable time.
    … (Art. 29)

  • French

    1 Toute personne a droit, dans une procédure judiciaire ou administrative, à ce que sa cause soit traitée équitablement et jugée dans un délai raisonnable.
    … (Art. 29)

  • German

    1 Jede Person hat in Verfahren vor Gerichts- und Verwaltungsinstanzen Anspruch auf gleiche und gerechte Behandlung sowie auf Beurteilung innert angemessener Frist.
    … (Art. 29)

  • Italian

    1 In procedimenti dinanzi ad autorità giudiziarie o amministrative, ognuno ha diritto alla parità ed equità di trattamento, nonché ad essere giudicato entro un termine ragionevole.
    … (Art. 29)

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