Zero Discrimination Day – 1 March 2026
Despite major medical advances, people living with HIV in Switzerland continue to face very real forms of discrimination: refusal of treatment, breaches of confidentiality, prejudice in the workplace, social stigma, and more. It is essential to reaffirm that every person living with HIV has the fundamental right to lead a life of dignity, respect and freedom from discrimination — a commitment that the Swiss Aids Federation has upheld with determination for many years.
Reporting matters
Whether for yourself, for someone close to you, or in a professional context:
Reporting experiences of discrimination — whether clear-cut or more subtle — is crucial to improving national monitoring and enabling targeted action.
Report confidentially:
www.aids.ch/report
Facilitating access to legal and psychosocial support
The legal advisory service of the Swiss Aids Federation provides counselling, guidance and support.
Raising broad awareness
Informing healthcare and social service professionals, institutions, relatives and the wider public about real experiences of discrimination — and encouraging reporting.
Materials & implementation
Distribution of awareness materials (posters, cards with QR codes) in DE / FR / IT — soon available at:
https://shop.aids.ch/en
Nationwide mailing to over 250 infectious disease specialists, as well as to members, partner organisations and networks of ASS.
Strengthening the reporting platform aids.ch/report: simple, confidential and accessible to everyone.