Protecting refugees – maintaining human dignity

The Swiss Refugee Council played an instrumental role in ensuring that seeking asylum became a political remit in the 1950s. Since then, the organisation has helped shape numerous constitutional achievements in the Swiss asylum system.

With its consolidated experience in refugee support, and as the umbrella organisation of NGOs working in the field of asylum, the Swiss Refugee Council is helping to shape Switzerland's future. With work that is always case-relevant,, the Council is innovative, voices its opinions and offers support wherever necessary. The Swiss Refugee Council provides legal and country-of-origin advice, critically monitors the work of authorities, raises awareness and informs the public. It is also the point of contact for politicians and experts.

With the invaluable support of the population and collaboration with its member organisations, as well as other associations and institutions, the Swiss Refugee Council is committed to achieving its ambitious goals. . As a non-profit organisation, the Swiss Refugee Council is Zewo certified.

• Admission: the guaranteed right to protection from persecution for people seeking to be admitted to Switzerland
• Protection: Switzerland's adherence to the Geneva Refugee Convention and other human rights obligations
• Proceedings: fair proceedings for asylum seekers and top-quality legal protection
• Integration: equal employment and education opportunities for recognised refugees and temporarily admitted persons as well as a solid platform for active participation in the country’s social, political and cultural life