State organs and private persons must act in good faith. The Confederation and the Cantons shall respect international law. All persons are responsible for themselves, and shall make use of their abilities to contribute to achieving the goals of state and society. Human Dignity Human dignity shall be respected and protected. Equality before the Law 1.
All human beings are equal before the law.
Nobody shall suffer discrimination, particularly on grounds of origin, race, sex, age, language, social position, lifestyle, religious, philosophical or political convictions, or because of a corporal or mental disability. 3 Men and women have equal rights. Legislation shall ensure equality in law and in fact, particularly in family, education, and work. Men and women shall have the right to equal pay for work of equal value. Legislation shall provide for measures to eliminate disadvantages affecting disabled people.