Switzerland reaffirms its commitment to the fight against discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
Bern, 29.4.2015 - Switzerland has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and to promoting respect for the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) persons. At its meeting of 29 April 2015, the Federal Council decided to adhere to the Valletta Declaration of Intent, a document that was drafted by a group of countries from the Council of Europe and has thus far been signed by 18 member states.