Switzerland’s commitment
Switzerland’s priorities
The UNFPA's priorities and operations are aligned with the objectives laid down in Switzerland's International Cooperation Strategy 2021–24. The UNFPA is one of Switzerland's most important partners in addressing the problems linked to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights.
Switzerland's aims in connection with the UNFPA are as follows:
- Improving access to sexual and reproductive health services for adolescents and young adults, including in humanitarian contexts.
- Rolling out and consolidating more robust, independent analysis tools.
- Enhancing the coherence of the UN system and ensuring progress on reforms through closer collaboration between agencies.
- Contributing to the quality of the UNFPA's work.
International Cooperation Strategy 2021–24 (PDF, 52 Pages, 1.3 MB, English)
Switzerland's contributions
In culturally sensitive matters, such as family planning and contraception, an international organisation enjoys greater acceptance than interventions by a single donor country. For this reason, Switzerland's work in relation to population issues is primarily multilateral, and it has been supporting the UNFPA since 1976.
Switzerland is providing a core contribution of CHF 64 million for the 2018–21 period, equivalent to CHF 16 million per year. It is also providing funding for UNFPA humanitarian and development initiatives at both national and international level.
As a member state and strategic donor, Switzerland plays an active role in monitoring and verifying the UNFPA's operational and financial reporting through its membership of the Executive Board. Switzerland also engages in regular political dialogue with the UNFPA at various levels in order to assess the progress made and identify upcoming challenges.
Switzerland's commitment to the UNFPA contributes to creating stable societies and a secure international environment. As a highly globalised and economically interconnected country, Switzerland also depends on this stability for its security and prosperity. Given its international responsibilities and objectives in relation to health and gender equality, Switzerland considers the UNFPA an important partner.
FDFA Strategy on Gender equality and Women’s rights (PDF, 357.9 kB, English)
Swiss Health Foreign Policy (PDF, 2.0 MB, English)
SDC Health Policy (PDF, 66 Pages, 1.3 MB, English)