Published on 25 March 2025
General questions
Any unwanted behaviour (verbal, non-verbal, physical), whether serious or ‹in play›, in particular of a sexual nature, with the purpose or effect of violating someone's dignity. This includes in particular intimidation, humiliation, insults, threats, promises of benefits, the use of coercion and the exertion of pressure to obtain favours (of a sexual nature). (See also art. 4, Gender Equality Act)
The Armed Forces command has a zero-tolerance policy on any form of harassment. Rituals without a compelling official reason are generally prohibited (e.g., initiation rituals). (Reg. 51.024 Organisation of training services art. 1.9, 40)
The Armed Forces command has a zero tolerance policy on any form of discrimination, misconduct, harassment, unlawful violence, bullying and mobbing.
Rituals without a compelling official reason are prohibited (e.g., initiation rituals). (reg. 51.024 Organisation of training services art. 1.9, 40; reg. 51.002 Service regulations of the Armed Forces art. 77.3, link available in German, French, and Italian)
Contact your superior, the WiAD Reporting and Counselling Service [in English], the Armed Forces Pastoral Care Service, the Psychological-Pedagogical Service of the Armed Forces or the Armed Forces Welfare Service. In urgent cases, contact the military police directly [links available in German, French, and Italian].
The mere act of seeking help and advice must not result in any negative consequences for you. WiAD and its partners want to support you, regardless of what kind of concerns you have.
WiAD will treat your concern discreetly and discuss any further steps with you in advance.
The employees and conscript members of the Armed Forces Pastoral Care Service, the Psychological-Pedagogical Service of the Armed Forces or the Armed Forces Welfare Service are subject to service, official, and professional secrecy for an unlimited period of time. The pastoral care providers who are subject to the law on the confidentiality of pastoral care in their civilian capacity are also subject to this law during military service. (Reg. 51.002 Service Regulations of the Armed Forces art. 56; instruction 90.126 Instructions on counselling, support and assistance from the Armed Forces Pastoral Care Service, the Psychological-Pedagogical Service of the Armed Forces and the Armed Forces Welfare Service (WBBU) art. 6, links available in German, French, and Italian)
We appreciate it if you would point out such issues to us, preferably by email: contact.FiAD@vtg.admin.ch. Thank you very much.
Contact
Specialised Service for Women in the Armed Forces and Diversity (WiAD)
Swiss Armed Forces
Training and Education Command
Papiermühlestrasse 14
CH - 3003 Berne
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Telephone: +41 58 480 50 00
E-Mail: contact.fiad@vtg.admin.ch
In urgent cases