Diversity in our society shapes the way people live together in Switzerland. Age, origin or social status can have a significant impact on health and social well-being.
Whether it's about career choices or health protection in the workplace, there is a lot of information available. One important thing is to protect underprivileged groups from discrimination.
Das attraktiv aufgemachte Heft bietet Informationen für Migranten und Migrantinnen über die Bildungswege in der Schweiz und das Bildungssystem und hilft ihnen dadurch, ihren eigenen Bildungshintergrund einzuordnen und Wege für ihre Weiterentwicklung zu fin…
Recognised refugees, temporarily admitted refugees and temporarily admitted persons will be sent a copy of the brochure together with their asylum decision (in German, French or Italian). The brochure contains basic information in simple terms on topics su…
One effective step towards integration is to learn a national language. A large number of schools offer language courses, but various non-profit organizations and public institutions also help migrants to learn a local language.
Learning German by yourself is no easy task, but arriving in Switzerland and trying to understand Swiss German at the same time is even more challenging. That is why we founded voCHabular. We are working together to create self-teaching materials, in the f…
'Family Literacy' is a guide for parents of primary and pre-school children with suggestions for how to encourage language skills in their families. Reading stories, talking about pictures together, playing with rhymes and songs, drawing and painting - the…
12 ways we can help our children learn to talk. [Order form link](https://www.sg.ch/content/dam/sgch/gesundheit-soziales/soziales/integration/Bestellformular%20Sprich%20mit%20mir.pdf)
People who are new to Switzerland have many questions about everyday life here. What is life like? How accepting are the locals? Information is available in a variety of languages to help newcomers adapt to life in Switzerland.
In Switzerland, most people live in rented apartments. In fact, almost 60 per cent of the population rent their home. The terms and conditions of renting a property are regulated by law and in a rental agreement. However, the laws and the terms in these c…
What is a federal state? Who can help me if I fall ill? How and why do I pay taxes? In brief: How is Switzerland organized? The updated and richly illustrated 38-page brochure published by HEKS/EPER provides answers about civil life in Switzerland. This us…
Forced marriage also occurs in Switzerland and clearly violates the rights of children and teenagers. Counselling and advice centres provide important support in the prevention of forced marriages.
Victim support is available in the event of: threats, family violence, domestic violence, bodily harm, human trafficking, robbery, sexual abuse, sexual assault, stalking, homicide, rape, traffic accident, forced marriage and other situations. Brief inform…
Migrants and asylum-seekers find it difficult to access the healthcare system. It is important for these people to have the right information about what rules to follow.
Refugee-led Organizations in Switzerland and Liechtenstein This report sheds light on the activities, challenges and strengths of refugee-led organizations (RLOs) in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, as well as their contribution to facilitating the integrat…
"Sui" stands for «Selbsthilfe, Unterstützung, Informationen» (in English: self-help, support, information). The app is aimed at people who are new to Switzerland (e.g. refugees or other newcomers). It contains information about life in Switzerland, on topi…
Fachinformation der Kirchlichen Kontaktstelle für Flüchtlingsfragen.
Recognised refugees, temporarily admitted refugees and temporarily admitted persons will be sent a copy of the brochure together with their asylum decision (in German, French or Italian). The brochure contains basic information in simple terms on topics su…
Anyone with questions about healthcare in Switzerland will find answers here. There are many documents tailored to different target groups. Everything is available in several languages to reach as many people as possible.
The new Health Guide provides information about prevention, health insurance and medical care. It explains the rights and duties of patients and the legal basis of the healthcare system. It also contains information about important medical facilities and a…
The electronic patient record (EPR) is a digital compilation of important information about your health. You can access your EPR at any time via a secure internet connection and can also grant access to your healthcare professionals. This gives you control…
