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Published on 31 March 2025

Research and basics

Research

In order to define effective measures, WiAD requires knowledge about the needs of members of the Armed Forces, what is going well and where challenges are emerging. To this end, WiAD draws on existing research and conducts its own studies where gaps exist. These will be presented on this website step by step.

Basics

17 September 2024

Diversity strategy «inclusive overall system Swiss Armed Forces / Defence Group»

9 October 2024

Basic terms on equality and diversity

FAQ

The main focus of the Specialised Office for Women in the Armed Forces and Diversity is on the following areas, as well as on the compatibility of military service with education, career and private life.

25 March 2025

General questions

25 March 2025

Age

31 March 2025

Gender identity and sexual orientation

25 March 2025

Gender

25 March 2025

Origin and ethnicity

25 March 2025

Body and mind

25 March 2025

Religion and world view

25 March 2025

Language

25 March 2025

Compatibility of military service with civilian life

Diversity concepts and characteristics reflect social debates and perspectives at a given time. The aspects of diversity listed above are therefore not exhaustive, but represent the dimensions currently applicable to WiAD.

Kontakt

Fachstelle Frauen in der Armee und Diversity (FiAD)

Schweizer Armee
Kommando Ausbildung
Papiermühlestrasse 14
CH - 3003 Bern

Montag – Freitag: 08:00 – 17:00 Uhr

Telefon: +41 58 480 50 00

E-Mail: contact.fiad@vtg.admin.ch

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