UN Women National Committee Switzerland
| UN Women National Committee Switzerland UN Women Swiss National Committee |
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| Organization type | society |
| Abbreviation | UN Women Switzerland |
| management | Caterina Meier-Pfister |
| Founded | 1993, reorganization in 2008 |
| Headquarters | Zurich |
| www.unwomen.ch | |
The UN Women National Committee Switzerland was founded in 1993 as an association. This is politically and denominationally neutral, recognized as charitable and tax-exempt. In 2008 there was a reorganization and the opening of an office. The Directorate for Development and Cooperation granted temporary start-up funding.
Tasks / order
The association aims to make the efforts and activities of UN Women known in Switzerland; to inform and sensitize the Swiss public about the situation of women in developing countries; Raise funds to support selected UN Women activities.
Projects
The committee supports projects that focus on combating violence against women . The focus is on the following areas: domestic violence and violence in intimate relationships, sexual violence , harmful traditional practices (e.g. female genital mutilation ), trafficking in women , HIV / AIDS and violence, crimes against women in violent conflicts, violence against women as a violation of Human rights. In addition, the association supports the seven principles for strengthening women in business and society ( Women's Empowerment Principles ).
management
Caterina Meier-Pfister has been managing director since 2012. She replaced Erika Linder, who headed UN Women Switzerland from 2008 to 2011. The office manages the day-to-day business. The committee is the highest organ of the association and ensures the preservation of the association's purpose. It consists of the meeting of committee members.