---
title: "FOGE publishes 17 fact sheets on domestic violence in Switzerland; clarifies authorities' obligations under international conventions."
sdDatePublished: "2026-08-27T11:21:00Z"
source: "https://www.ebg.admin.ch/en/news-fact-sheets-domestic-violence"
topics:
  - name: "human rights"
    identifier: "medtop:20000592"
  - name: "law"
    identifier: "medtop:20000121"
  - name: "crime"
    identifier: "medtop:20000082"
locations:
  - "Switzerland"
---


FOGE publishes 17 fact sheets on domestic violence in Switzerland; clarifies authorities' obligations under international conventions.

Fact sheets on domestic violence

Communication Published on 26 August 2026

Fact sheets on domestic violence

What is domestic violence, what forms does it take, and what is the applicable legal framework in Switzerland? The 17 fact sheets published by the Federal Office for Gender Equality (FOGE) provide information about this phenomenon and its various dimensions.

The fact sheets introduce the topic, including basic definitions, statistical data, and other essential information to provide a better understanding of the scope and characteristics of domestic violence.

They also explore specific forms or situations of violence, such as violence during separation, stalking, violence in dating relationships among young people, and violence in the context of migration.

These fact sheets also provide a clearer understanding of the legal framework in Switzerland: they outline the provisions applicable to domestic violence and clarify the obligations of the authorities under various international human rights conventions.

You can find the fact sheets here.